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SECTION LEADER (DESIGN CONTRACTS & DELIVERY)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council

Wales

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Section Leader to manage highway infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing the delivery of highway schemes, compiling contract documents, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will lead a small team in a dynamic environment, focusing on delivering value and quality in project outcomes. If you have a strong background in project management, experience with NEC4 contracts, and a passion for infrastructure development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in Project Management of highway projects.
  • Experience with NEC4 ECC contracts and programming.

Responsibilities

  • Manage delivery of highway schemes during construction phase.
  • Compile contract documents and control expenditure within budgets.

Skills

Project Management
Quantity Surveying
NEC4 Contracts
Team Leadership
Budget Control

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Method of Measurement

Job description

An opportunity has become available for a Section Leader (NEC4 Project Manager) working within the Design, Contracts and Delivery Section, providing Design, Contract and Construction Management on a range of infrastructure projects throughout Cardiff.

Design Contracts and Delivery are a rapidly expanding team and are instrumental in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects within Cardiff.

About the job

The post will be required to undertake NEC4 project management role and quantity surveying role within the Design, Contracts and Delivery section whilst also leading a small team in a profit-driven, high-pressure environment, delivering highway schemes for Cardiff and surrounding authorities.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for a motivated individual who can work as an individual or as part of a team to Project Manage highway infrastructure projects.

Some of the main requirements of the role will be:

  • Delivery of Highway Schemes during the construction phase.
  • Compiling Contract documents based on Method of Measurement for highway works and NEC4.
  • Control expenditure within budgets to obtain best value.
  • Ensure work undertaken (in house or externally) is carried out in accordance with customer requirements and supports statutory requirements and legislation.
  • Co-ordination of consultants to ensure delivery of services.
  • Designing Highways schemes based on existing legislation and good practice.
  • Support and supervision of team members.

The successful candidate will ideally have proven experience as Project Manager in delivering highway projects, experience of NEC4 ECC contracts, experience of programming and resourcing projects, and will have proven experience of leading a delivery team.

Additional Information

For further information regarding this post please contact Gareth Dean on .

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the information located on our website.

Job Category: Architects / Engineers / Surveyors

Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

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