Assistant Project Leader - London, United Kingdom - House of Commons UK Parliament

House of Commons UK Parliament

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Positions

Band / Grade

B2J1

Salary
- £34,427 - £43,692 per annum

Post Type

Concurrent

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Leave entitlement

Starting at 30 days per annum, prorata

Pension

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Closing Date

26th February 2023 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)

Interviews likely to be held w/c 13th March 2023.

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House of Commons Benefits and Support
House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system.

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House.

They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
Access to training and development.
Flexible working.
Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Project Delivery Team, within the Strategic Estates Directorate in Parliament, takes great pride in looking after and improving the buildings of Parliament itself, as custodians of the Estate.

The Project Delivery Team is accountable for the delivery of all the current major projects across the Parliamentary Estate.

Having recently undergone a reorganisation, the team will focus on a portfolio management approach, alongside an enhanced focus on construction quality, cost scrutiny and consistency of approach whilst strengthening opportunities for professional development and career progression across the team.

The Role

Assistant Project Leaders are responsible for projects valued between £50,000 and £2.5 million, escalating issues, queries or concerns to their line manager.

Assistant Project Leaders may also be given responsibility for various work streams coming from other larger projects, with Project Leaders and Senior Project Leaders managing higher value or more complex projects.

You will be expected to achieve business and project delivery excellence, high customer service and professional standards, and compliance with statutory, regulatory and legislative requirements.

Skills and Experience

Knowledge of how construction/refurbishment/conservation projects are delivered and ability to analyse information from a range of sources and draw logical conclusions.
Knowledge of process for appointing and overseeing external consultants and contractors to ensure project delivery is to time, budget, and agreed quality standards.
Demonstrable financial and budget management skills.
Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at a variety of levels.
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, both orally and in writing, and adapting communication style to meet the needs of the audience, including explaining technical issues to a lay audience.
Ability to lead potential risk areas, working with a risk manager and escalating as appropriate from IPA framework.

Next Steps and Additional Information
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.