Purpose of the post
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
To manage projects, as directed by the Line Manager, to ensure successful delivery to the specified requirements of the brief provided by the Client in terms of cost, time and quality
To be active in the development and implementation of project management techniques and systems (eg PRINCE2, the Council’s Project Management Handbook etc) that will ensure that the Consultancy gives full commitment to satisfy Client needs to deliver value for money whilst operating on a commercial basis and adapting itself to compete effectively
To ensure the Consultancy develops innovative solutions to environmental problems thus ensuring progressive best practise and best value.
Provide leadership to other team members
To perform Engineer’s Representative duties on construction projects
To resolve contractual matters with organisations such as contractors & consultants
Review and develop new procedures on regular basis in accordance with Council policies and procedures as well as national developments
To address all Government/EEU initiatives e.g. Rethinking Construction Agenda
To fulfil requirements of health and safety and environmental legislation.
Responsibility for functions
To acquire and maintain an up to date knowledge of:-
method of procurement for infrastructure projects and provision of professional services
technical standards and developments (including computer systems currently in use), and
professional and statutory responsibilities (including e.g. those under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1982, Habitat Regulations 1994, CDM regulations and Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and any other relevant statutory Environmental Legislation) and of their application relevant to the work and functions being carried out.
To control subordinate staff.
To manage sub-consultants.
To deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence.
Ensure that the Consultancy meets the requirements of the Council and the Directorate.
To be financially responsible for projects and return staff diary cards to administration office Monday following working week.
The post holder is expected to be aware of the requirements of Health and Safety and to collaborate with the Directorate’s Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that the Unit complies with the relevant requirements.
Responsibility for information management in accordance with the Council's information management standards and guidelines.  Ensure that personal information is handled in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
Main duties
Develop and maintain a practical and professional relationship with principal clients, such as other divisions of the Directorate, the Area offices, Welsh Assembly Government, other Directorates and other Authorities
To develop and maintain a professional relationship with statutory consultees on all projects.
Responsibility for supervising and controlling the activities of specialist consultants
Establish administrative and financial systems to ensure that arrangements for identifying, ordering, undertaking and paying for work of the Consultancy are clear, simple and operate effectively. Feedback of financial information to the Consultancy staff. Develop and maintain a practical and professional administrative centre
Undertake “expert witness” role at public inquiries.
Assist in the monitoring the Business Plan (& its successor) to ensure optimum performance of the unit
Assist in the development and maintaining all model contract document consistent with addressing the requirements of the Rethinking Construction philosophy.
Prepare pre tender health and safety plans
Market the work and abilities of the unit to present clients and to potential future clients
The supervision of financial, administrative and technical control of works of construction, investigation, assessment or maintenance executed on behalf of the Client. To assist in the resolution of contractual issues on behalf of clients
Ensure computer systems and software are available for optimum performance of the unit. Liaise with Directorate information technology officer
To liaise with other services, other directorates, statutory undertakers, statutory consultees, other authorities, any other relevant external organisations, and individuals concerning all aspects of the works
To supervise and guide the work and development of subordinate staff
To report to, and receive instructions from senior staff
To ensure all projects undertaken by the Consultancy are fully compliant with all relevant statutory and non-statutory Environmental Legislation.
Other relevant administrative and professional duties commensurate with the seniority of the post.
This is an illustrative list only. The post holder is expected to have a role in the process of managing and monitoring performance in accordance with the requirement of the post and to carry out other duties relevant to the nature and grade of the post in accordance with the Head of Service/Manager or Strategic Director’s request.
Responsibility for self-development.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
Responsibility to report any worry or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused
Special circumstances
Extensive experience in management of projects and when dealing with claim, adjudication or arbitration issues, the requirement to work outside office hours
Ability to manage staff and the service in a senior post and within financial and legal restrictions
Ability to work under pressure. Ability to motivate staff to ensure the success of the Consultancy
At Public Inquiries etc. the requirement to work outside office hours.