Swindon is ranked among one of the top 10 highly innovative areas in the UK. Swindon Borough Council's Highways and Transport teams are working to reflect this innovation in a wide range of infrastructure and maintenance schemes throughout the Borough. Swindon is undergoing an extensive regeneration and the population is set to expand significantly over the next 12 years.
Swindon Borough Council offers many career opportunities in an environment which values, supports and encourages the development of its employees. Joining the Council will be the start of a rewarding and enjoyable career for you. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an impressive package of benefits including, childcare vouchers scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, reduced cost leisure facilities, generous leave allowance, flexible working arrangements and a competitive pension scheme.
The Programme & Project Delivery team is responsible for driving forward a wide portfolio of engineering and transportation Capital Projects ranging from minor improvements to multi million pound infrastructure projects. We have secured substantial funding grants to deliver major junction and infrastructure improvements over the next five years.
What this means for you is an unrivalled chance to make your mark. You will be a project manager with an impressive background in end-to-end delivery of civil engineering projects; you'll have confidence in taking the lead and will understand the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders including Council Members, residents and local interest groups to the Department for Transport. More than that, you'll be a strong communicator and motivational leader and someone who brings out the best in the people around them.
You will be of degree level or equivalent calibre and ideally with a civil engineering or transportation background. You must be equipped to manage complex projects, budgets and multi-disciplinary project teams.
Previous applicants need not apply.
This role is for 37 hours per week.
(Part-time hours or job share will be considered if requested)
Closing date: 16th July 2015
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