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Temporary 12 month post in the first instance, with the possibility of permanent appointment in due course.
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package. Secondments will be considered for this post.
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually. (Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Gareth Lloyd Wright on garethlloydwright@gwynedd.llyw.cymru or 01758 704045.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Purpose of the Post
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
- Lead, or assist on, projects under the direction of the Principal Building Surveyor / Senior Manager to ensure that service is provided successfully in accordance with the specific requirements of the Client's brief in terms of cost, time and quality.
- To develop a personal specialist expertise in technical and design related issues.
- To use project management techniques and systems (e.g. PRINCE2, the Council's Project Management Handbook etc) that will ensure that the Consultancy gives full commitment to satisfy Client needs to deliver value for money whilst operating on a commercial basis and adapting itself to compete effectively.
- Lead/assist in managing a flexible project team, in the Unit and in the Service as a whole, and be part of, and provide, support to team members.
- Lead/assist with the financial management of projects and provide financial feedback to the Unit Manager on matters relating to projects as required.
- To perform Supervisor duties on construction projects under the guidance of the Unit Manager.
- To lead/assist in the resolution of contractual matters with organisations such as contractors and consultants.
Main Duties
- Examine, review and assess the condition of buildings.
- Develop and maintain a practical and professional relationship with principal clients, such as other services of the Directorate, the Area offices, Welsh Assembly Government, other Directorates and other Authorities.
- To prepare cost estimates, carry out risk assessments, plan project staff requirements, produce programmes and expenditure forecasts. Monitor actual progress against forecasts and take necessary remedial action.
- Represent the service as project team leader on designated projects, manage minor capital works and substantial maintenance projects.
- Follow RIBA's work plan arrangements to ensure that projects are completed within budget, on time and to the required content and quality in accordance with authority's policies and objectives and to the best professional practice.
- Prepare drawings, contract documents, specifications and work lists.
- Administer contracts and undertake site visits to ensure work progress and quality.
- To carry out feasibility studies, data collection, preliminary investigations, technical assessment, design, administrative, quality and financial procedures for works to be carried out on behalf of the Client.
- Ensure that projects comply with health and safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
- To manage, supervise and lead on the work and development of subordinate staff.
- To liaise with other services, other directorates, Council Members, statutory undertakers, other authorities, external organisations, and individuals concerning all aspects of the works.
Special Circumstances
- Control own expenditure on projects.
- The ability to work under pressure, motivate staff and to ensure the success of the Consultancy.
- The requirement to work outside office hours at Public Inquiries, consultations, exhibitions and Council meetings and when called out to emergency situations.
Essential criteria include: HND / HNC / NVQ Level 4 in a relevant field; experience as a Project Team Leader; experience in completing construction projects on time, within budget and to agreed standards; experience of managing staff; experience of working on local authority projects; a valid driving licence; thorough knowledge of relevant legislation (including Health and Safety); the ability to use CAD and NBS Contract Administrator; and the ability to prepare reports, work programmes and budgets.
Desirable criteria include: qualification to degree level in a relevant subject or professional qualification; Chartered Surveyor; experience of working with project management methodologies; experience of training and/or mentoring.