1 x 3 year fixed term/secondment, full time, 36 hours per week

We’re seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Project Manager to lead, shape and steer a professional engineering service.  In this role you will supervise and be accountable for the three year LED project that will deliver Camden’s Street Lighting columns over to 100% LED.

The post-holder will undertake the role of Project Manager for large, complex and multi -disciplined projects including consultation, programming, planning and co-ordination with the responsibility to follow the councils systems for the implementation of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations within the service.

You will work closely with contract managers to agree site driven design amendments and ensure that these are documented and recorded. The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing the program from inception to delivery of LB Camden’s Street lighting LED replacement project. You will need to ensure compliance is in accordance with the LB Camden’s agreed standards.

This is a great role for the right individual.

The post-holder will hold a qualification in Engineering with successful high quality post qualification experience, and will also have a membership of a recognised professional institution in at least one of the disciplines within the service. You should also have a G39 Certification.

Your background should demonstrate proven knowledge of all British and European Lighting Standards and a good understanding of recommendations and guidance within the Street Lighting industry.

Knowledge of Specification for Highway Works (SHW), working knowledge of Lighting Reality and subsidiary programmes and 17TH Edition IEE Wiring regulations is also required.

With a proven track record in stakeholder management, you will possess strong verbal and communication skills - working effectively with a range of professionals.

To succeed, you will bring experience in contract management and an understanding of the principal responsibilities of, and the key issues facing, local government, in particular the legal and professional framework associated with Engineering and Traffic matters inclusive of the latest requirements under CDM.

About Camden 

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in the job profile attached at the bottom of this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions. 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG. 

Closing dates for applications: 08 September 2019, 23:59

Interviews to be held: w/c 23 September 2019  

Please quote reference: 190000EO

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are:

16 September 2019

21 October 2019