Senior Project Manager

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Are you interested in joining an organisation that is responsible for promoting and facilitating economic and commercial development for the Island of Saint Helena?

Saint Helena Island, a sub-tropical island, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, is rich in heritage and has stunning scenery. The Island, a self-governing overseas territory of the UK, is warm and welcoming with a population of around 4,500.

With the completion and initial certification of the Island’s international airport the key focus is developing an Island wide sustainable economy based on Tourism.

The role of the Senior Project Manager is to have overall responsibility for all operational and technical aspects of multiple disciplines and/or larger scale projects, typically in the building construction and maintenance sector. To identify suitable sites for economic development in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. To prepare detailed feasibility studies, option appraisals, funding options, procurement options, construction schedules, project execution plans and facilitating their eventual development by the private sector.

You will also be responsible for the day to day management and training and development of the Tourism Project Manager. Working closely with the Capital Programme and Procurement Manager to ensure best practice is applied during the process of procurement and selection of professional services and contractors.

Experienced in managing construction and other site development projects up to the value of £1m, using Microsoft Project or similar software packages including experience of quantity surveying using QS Plus or similar software. Ideally, educated to HND level or equivalent in a construction related subject you will have worked in Public Sector organisations and have experience of working in construction management overseeing a range of contractors, including Project Managers and Design Teams.

We offer an extensive benefits package with 30 days leave per annum and which will include a contributory pension plus generous income tax-free allowances for relocation, rent and utilities.

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Closing Date: 12noon on Friday, 26th August 2016.

Interviews will be held in London on Thursday 8th September 2016.