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Oxford, Oxfordshire
Head of Service - Infrastructure Planning Office
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We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. To assist the Director(s) and Assistant Director(s) dealing with the Major Infrastructure and Growth delivery including all capital infrastructure work to deliver an ambitious capital programme with a value of up to £1bn over 5 years. A particular focus on Taking the responsibility for the ownership, management and delivery of the Infrastructure Programme (as defined by the gateway process) from inception to completion with the particular focus on Governance, Programme and Project management. Management of human and financial resources, supply chain management and performance monitoring in accordance with the County Council’s governance arrangements Agreeing funding parameters, liaising with external funding partners, developers and internal/external stakeholders. Providing the required performance information and reports for DfT, Homes England, the LEP and for internal purposes. To manage and implement all aspects of projects and programmes work to comply with budgetary constraints, contract conditions and Best Value principles and achieve continuous improvement. Practical experience at a senior level in managing a wide range of multidisciplinary municipal engineering projects and programmes and a proven ability to manage within time and financial restraints, demonstrating results. Knowledge of local government and the legal, financial and political context of public sector management including the statutory responsibilities relating to this area of work In depth knowledge and understanding of Best Value and practical management experience of Partnership Working C. Eng. MICE (Chartered Engineer / Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers) or equivalent professional qualification / demonstrable experience. Significant experience and proven record of achievement in leading and managing a range of large scale services within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity, including the delivery of statutory obligations, within the public or private sector.