Location: Kent - 3 days on site or in the office, with some flexibility for home working
Contract: Minimum 6 months - scope to extend to 12
Rate: £350-£500/d
Start: ASAP - urgent interviews and immediate start

About the Role
My local authority client, based in Kent, is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee and deliver a variety of technical, infrastructure and municipal style projects. This is a standalone role that suits someone delivery focused, highly organised and comfortable managing multiple schemes simultaneously.

Projects will include bridge removal and replacement, utility related schemes, car park upgrades, resurfacing works and, if extended, leisure projects such as astro pitches and leisure facility improvements.
The role aligns closely with what may previously have been known as a Municipal Engineer, but does not require the post holder to be a qualified civil engineer. A strong technical understanding and experience managing construction related projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead, oversee and manage a portfolio of infrastructure and capital projects.
*Coordinate schemes involving utilities, bridges, car parks, resurfacing and leisure assets.
*Procure and manage consultants, surveys, designs and contractors.
*Build and maintain effective working relationships with Members, officers and external partners.
*Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, strategies and progress reports.
*Manage and monitor capital and revenue budgets.
*Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
*Coordinate internal and external communications and support public consultations.
*Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements and organisational procedures.

Essential Experience
*Strong background delivering technical, construction or infrastructure based projects.
*Experience within local government or significant exposure to local authority partners.
*Proven ability to manage consultants, procurement and external suppliers.
*Confident working with elected Members and senior stakeholders.
*Experience managing public sector budgets.
*Ability to operate independently in a standalone position.
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable
*Technical background in construction, utilities, civils or municipal engineering.
*Membership of a relevant professional body.
*Experience in climate change, flooding or regeneration related schemes.
*PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.

Ideal Candidate Profile
*Technically adept and confident overseeing construction and infrastructure delivery.
*Comfortable navigating local authority processes and governance.
*Highly organised, capable of prioritising multiple competing demands.
*Strong communicator who works well with officers, Members, contractors and the public.
*Positive, proactive and flexible, with a hands-on approach to delivery.

For more information, please apply via this advert, or call Daniel Baker on 07545 546 986.

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