Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Interim Project Manager is to plan, execute and finalise projects in accordance with service requirements, deadlines and budgets. They will support the Programme Manager in assuring that resources are managed efficiently and effectively to ensure delivery of the clients' requirements and their overall project responsibilities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• To manage projects in accordance with agreed project management methodologies and reporting requirements including quality assurance, coordination, risk management, budget management, stakeholder management, communication and change control
• To manage the successful delivery of project briefs, as commissioned by the Client Team, on time, to budget and of the right quality using the agreed project management methodology. Regularly updating and reporting to the Programme Manager on all aspects of the project including progress, risks and issues;
• Agree programmes for the design, procurement construction of project works, including detailed project cost reports based on feasibility/outline proposals; establish budgets and manage and monitor effectively, taking action to redress any imbalance on spend profile;
• To liaise with the Local Planning Authorities to ensure that appropriate approvals are in place to satisfy any requirements/conditions;
• To assist with the management of budgets, including ensuring that all necessary processes and procedures are carried out in a timely and effective way
• Ensure effective communication with the Head of Client Side (AfC) and Director of Education and Social Services (Wandsworth) and Head Teachers and Governors, to deliver and achieve project delivery;
• Ensure effective management of consultant and contractors and ensure any issues around performance are escalated and actioned
• To ensure that the services for both Councils are dealt with on an equitable basis to deliver the standards required for each, as agreed annually by the Executives of both Councils.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.