Hounslow Council - Project Manager

Description:

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To project manage the development and delivery of key elements of the Council's new and an updated Parking Policy, on time and to budget;
To provide input to the review of the council's Crossover Policy;
To lead on the development of other relevant strategic projects as necessary;
To report on the progress of the relevant strategies to the Head of Service, Assistant Director, and relevant internal and external parties;
To ensure consultation on all policies, strategies and schemes is managed effectively;
To identify and explore funding opportunities to support implementation of those strategies;
To procure suppliers for the delivery of the above projects, as necessary
To actively contribute to the efficient delivery of the relevant elements of the divisional annual plan.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Corporate

To deliver the traffic and transport related schemes in accordance with the Council's Local Implementation Plan and Major Capital Projects Programme.
To work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure timely delivery of projects.
To work with the Head of Service and internal partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget.
To work with key stakeholders in improving service quality and promoting creative and innovative ways of tackling local problems, ensuring services are developed which meet the needs of our community and are accessible to all users.
To promote a positive image of Hounslow and represent the Council as may be required.
To provide professional advice to Councillors and other officers on relevant areas of service delivery, ensuring compliance with the Council's standing orders.Functional

Providing a client-side project management support during all stages of the project delivery life-cycle - from evaluation of design options, planning/agreeing construction schedule with Hounslow Highways, supervision of works and
To actively monitor project budgets as allocated
To be the main point of contact on all project related enquiries and responsible for Project Management Plan.
Preparing Project Execution Plan (PEP), preparing and maintaining Project Master Plan for principal activities and critical dates and, reporting progress against the Master Plan.
Maintaining records, files, and drawings, as appropriate, on the closure of the project.
Represent the Traffic and Transport section at meetings with Hounslow Highways, other third parties, and with both internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare and present progress reports to senior officers and at committee meetings and other public forums and provide high quality advice and responses to enquiries from members of the public, external organisations, and councillors.
Occasionally carry out duties outside normal office hours as required, such as site visits or assisting with public consultations.If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance