Excellent opportunity to lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects in Warwickshire.

Join us as the new Section Manager responsible for the project management of major investment in the County’s highways and bridges.

Warwick
£49,795.00 - £56,432.00
Permanent

In Engineering Design Services, we have the responsibility for the technical design, procurement and supervision of the major infrastructure projects as well as the asset management of traffic signals and highway bridges. The Project and Programme Management Section works in conjunction with the internal technical teams and external specialists to provide Prince 2 project management for these major projects.

You would have oversight of the £38m A46 Stoneleigh Junction Improvement Scheme and the £10m Bermuda Connectivity Project. These and some of the other schemes in development can be seen on https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/major-transport-construction-projects

You would be leading a team of around 16 including Team Leaders, Project Managers and Project Support Officers.

About Warwickshire

Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare's County - but that's only half the story. We're also vibrant and modern. One of the fastest growing commercial regions in the UK, we're home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here.
We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that likes to encourage new ways of working.  

Please get in touch if you are:

• Experienced in the project management of major infrastructure
• Experienced in team management and development
• Professionally qualified and/or with substantial experience

The application process for this post consists of an application form, aptitude test and interview including presentation.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Additional Information

Please contact Nicola van der Hoven, EDS Service Manager at nicolavanderhoven@warwickshire.gov.uk to arrange a further discussion.

Closing Date: 17th January 2022

Interview Date from: w/c 7th February 2022

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
 
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not be submitted unless asked to do so.

 
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As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See more.