Programme Lead

at  Department for Work and Pensions

JOB DESCRIPTION

Government Property Profession Career Framework (Link)

This role sits within the following:

• Job Family – Property &Construction Projects
• Core Role – Property & Construction Project Management
• Level – Practitioner

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive regional strategy for Project Stakeholder management and engagement, including liaison with senior clients, internal and external stakeholders and supply chain partners to successfully deliver projects.
• Support the definition of a robust process to ensure long term strategic DWP sites are fit for purpose, allowing maximum occupation to support the Authorities business.
• Evaluate and approval of project feasibility reports.
• Support colleagues in the development of Business Case documentation for projects, ensuring projects are initiated on the basis of a defined scope, with robust cost and programme parameters.
• Responsibility for the successful E2E delivery of all projects across the region with contractual responsibility for and management of the supplier partners implementing the delivery of all construction/fit out works.
• Support decision making on project procurement strategies.
• Lead the project E2E delivery process from inception, feasibility, design, procurement, construction, completion and occupation, setting milestones and providing assurance over progress, taking corrective action where required This may also include the divestment, decommissioning and handback of vacated sites.
• Lead the project teams through the governance/financial approval processes for projects throughout the full E2E project cycle.
• Taking corrective action at project level to mitigate against cost and/or programme overrun and provide clear escalations where appropriate#.
• Supports the Estates Programme Management partner through ensuring accurate contributions from the professional services and Contractor supply chain regarding projects scheduling, risk review, cost reporting, commercial compliance, change control and technical compliance with design standards.
• Approval of detailed and technical design of projects.
• Prepare and approval of FF&E schedules and procurement as required.
• Provision and authorisation of Environment, Health and Safety standards, along with reporting of non-compliance and issue resolution.
• Evaluation and approval of tender recommendation relating to projects and schedules.
• In partnership with professional services providers and in house commercial teams, prepare project bid documents, contribute to concept design, develop desk top feasibility studies and undertake due diligence of main contractor selection.
• Manage Project change and approval process.
• Support a full independent cost management and review process, from estimating, cost planning, tender, contract award through to approval and settlement of final accounts.
• Oversee and manage commissioning of snagging works, obtaining completion certificates and hand over to Service Delivery and the Integrator for BAU.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Project delivery experience gained within a Property, Facilities Management or similar complex function within a large, matrix organisation
• Experience in a wide range of CAPEX related projects and activities from inception to completion, applying good commercial principles to multi-site CAPEX works delivery
• Influential in leading key stakeholders towards commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal commercial performance whilst delivering on business strategy
• High level management of key suppliers, able to support negotiations, management or escalation issues, and engage in key decision making that has strategic consequences
• Knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement legislation and processes
• Proven track record of successfully delivering CAPEX projects within a real estate function, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality
• Capable of providing detailed and accurate information to support Business Case submissions/funding applications
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in the successfully delivery of projects, acting as a focal point in problem-solving and escalations
• Knowledge of construction industry and workplace health and safety legislation

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

This role sits within the following:

• Job Family – Property &Construction Projects
• Core Role – Property & Construction Project Management
• Level – Practitione