Senior Project Officer - United Kingdom - Greater London Authority (GLA)

Description

The Infrastructure Coordination Service (ICS) is hiring a Senior Project Officer to drive the delivery of flagship streetworks collaboration projects and the Dig-Once Approach - helping to realise the Mayor's priorities for infrastructure and decarbonisation in the capital.

The ICS is an award-winning team that works to improve how utilities and other infrastructure is planned and delivered in our city. We are interdisciplinary, fast moving, industry-leading and focused on innovation and creating real change.

Our work is nested in collaboration and coordination with the sector, with boroughs, developers, utilities, telecoms, and other infrastructure providers. The ICS brings significant benefits to Londoners as well as industry, by improving air quality, supporting 'healthy streets', enabling decarbonisation and unlocking affordable housing delivery.

Senior Project Officer - Streets:

The Senior Project Officer will work closely with partners across industry to promote the 'dig-once' approach to streetworks and collaborative working within the infrastructure sector. This is a fast-paced delivery role, heavily focused on project management with high levels of external engagement.

Our work is geared towards reducing road network disruption and making London's infrastructure delivery more efficient. You will support works promoters - utilities and contractors from across the water, gas, power and telecom sectors - to scale up pilots so that collaboration becomes "business as usual."

The successful candidate will feel comfortable working in a streetworks context (prior streetworks or utilities experience is not required, but desired), managing multiple parallel projects whilst supporting partners to work towards our common goals. Projects may include: mains rehabilitation programmes, road resurfacing and public realm schemes, cycling schemes, Healthy Streets interventions, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), tree planting programmes, developments and regeneration projects, as well as heat networks, among others.

Role description:

This role requires diverse skillsets and exposes the officer to high-profile work.

You will be focused on:

• Driving collaborative streetwork projects from concept to delivery, using strong project management skills;
• Pipeline management and working towards specific delivery targets;
• Undertaking stakeholder engagement with key partners from across industry, including utility companies, contractors and network management teams within Highway Authorities (Boroughs and Transport for London);
• Promoting positive behaviour change and supporting infrastructure providers to embed collaboration as "business as usual";
• Developing a range of case studies, guides, tools and other materials;
• Partnering with cross-cutting working groups such as Collaboration Specialists and external consultants;
• Working with colleagues across the Infrastructure team to support delivery of their programmes;
• Supporting engagement with senior-level stakeholders across the utilities sector and London.

The role requires strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, as well as an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of forms with a diverse range of people.

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds - we welcome people with project management experience from any sector with the relevant skills. You may have also have studied or have work experience in areas such as infrastructure planning, transportation and sustainability, or other related areas.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.

PLEASE NOTE: A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Principal accountabilities

1. Undertake project management and oversee a pipeline of schemes.
2. Be responsive to varying workloads and provide flexible resource to coordinate active projects, providing a quick turnaround where required.
3. Communicate effectively with senior staff across the GLA Group and work with internal and external stakeholders and partners - being mindful of sensitivity to varying organisational dynamics and priorities, as well as hierarchies of accountability - to achieve the team's corporate objectives.
4. Build up awareness and track innovation, regulatory and policy changes relevant to the streetworks and collaboration fields.
5. Support the wider team with cross-cutting tasks.
6. Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities, and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities.
7. Carry out all roles allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority's policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.
8. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Technical requirements/experience/qualifications

1. A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through experience.
2. Experience of working with, or alongside, the public and private sector and a good understanding of the differences in their perspectives and values.
3. Experience of project and programme management and reporting.
4. Experience working with data.
5. Good understanding of infrastructure, utilities, and planning policies or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.

Behavioural competencies

Building and Managing Relationships

is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 2 indicators of effective performance

• Develops new professional relationships
• Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement
• Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected
• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals

Planning and Organising

is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time to a high standard.

Level 2 indicators of effective performance

• Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team's work is delivered to a high standard
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met

Problem Solving

is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of view points and finding creative workable and timely solutions.

Level 2 indicators of effective performance

• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems
• Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving
• Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems
• Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving

This role is based at London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Application closing date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 23:59 at 23:59