Principal Technical Project Manager

Newcastle City Council are looking to appoint a Principal Technical Project Manager in the Construction Services section.

The successful candidate will be responsible for technical leadership and advice relating to a technical area, including the initiation and prioritisation of works; the inspection and monitoring of works within appropriate standards; budgetary control; and liaison with contractors.

They will also assemble any project teams according to the correct skills and knowledge needed to enable successful delivery of objectives and outcomes; and liaise with statutory undertakers, planning authorities and client representatives.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with experience of managing the delivery of small, medium and large construction projects from inception to completion; and experience in the control of activities and all enforcement of relevant construction and H&S legislation.

Why work for us

1. Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy additional leave annually.
2. Agile working, enabling both home working and office-based working where possible.
3. Various flexible working options.
4. Access to Local Government pension scheme.
5. Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives.
6. Access to various salary sacrifice schemes - covering cars, white electrical goods and tax efficient saving contributions towards your pension.
7. Discounted travel passes.

Closing Date: 31st July 2023

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Please apply including a CV as part of your application.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Steve Conway (Programme & Projects Manager) on 07813 713811.

Newcastle City Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all groups regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, age, race, maternity and pregnancy, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.