Senior Project Manager x2
Working within the Scottish Prison Service’s Estates and Technical Services, you will provide a project management and contract management service on high value and/or complex new build and refurbishment construction projects, being responsible for the successful delivery of such projects to stated time, cost and quality requirements.
This role will include: developing appropriate contract strategies; leading stakeholder engagement; and appointing and managing consultants and contractors to deliver business led solutions for a fit for purpose SPS built environment. You will also be expected, as required, to manage and mentor certain internal resources, particularly on best practice construction related project management facets and methodologies.
This role requires travel across all Scottish Prison Service sites and as such a driving licence would be advantageous.
work, best practice and value of money; working to ensure that SPS interests are protected and delivered by contract completion through effective contract management of all appointed SPS consultants and contractors; and that projects are handed over fully tested and documented with appropriate support and training in place to enable best use of the facility/asset.
design development; monthly project delivery progress reports and expenditure
reports; weekly updates; as well as audit reports; offsite and onsite inspection reports; and remedials and defect management reports. Also, as required, interrogating consultant and contractor reports and, as necessary, preparing reports seeking authorisation that clearly set out the background, any contractual issues and the proposed solution to any such type of issue.
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.
of a relevant professional institution. Essential
Post Graduate Experience
Extensive post graduate relevant experience working on multi-site, multi-buildings, multi-systems and/or on a complex estate with an extensive operational workforce where in
either situation business continuity and multiple stakeholder consultation are required. Essential
Project & Contract Management
Successful project and contract management of complex and/or high value construction projects, utilising relevant forms of contract and project management techniques and processes. Essential
Technical Experience
Extensive experience in developing technical briefs and documentation as well as in undertaking design reviews, audits, offsite inspections, and defect analysis. Desirable
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to clearly and effectively communicate issues and requirements via a range of mediums (written and verbal) to a wide audience both technical and non-technical. Essential
Building & Maintaining Relationships
Accomplished people management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective, flexible and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders demonstrating your ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired results. Essential
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Excellent decision-making skills with evidence of your ability to analyse complex issues, problem solve and produce credible recommendations by exercising a high level of initiative, judgement and discretion in deciding appropriate actions to be undertaken. Essential
Efficiency Focussed
Ability to deliver successful and sustainable solutions against a backdrop of limited resources and challenging timescales within a demanding environment. Essential
This opportunity is closed to applications.