Project Delivery Team Leader - #1778917

Are you an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent professional qualification) with a track record of delivering significant infrastructure works, leading multi-disciplinary teams?

Transport Scotland is looking for experienced applicants to fill two Project Delivery Team Leader roles in our Major Projects Directorate. These are exciting and challenging engineering management positions, that will directly contribute to delivery of the Scottish Governments priorities that will make a real difference to the lives of people living in Scotland, now and in the future.

Transport Scotland’s Major Projects Directorate is responsible for the design, assessment, promotion, procurement and construction of major transport infrastructure projects. These include the current Scottish Motorway and Trunk Road Programme (including the A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness, A83 Rest and Be Thankful and A96 Improvements). We also have new projects emerging from the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). The Directorate also leads and advises on procurement and contract management matters for Transport Scotland.

One post will be within the A9 Dualling Team, the Programme for which is progressing at pace with major construction of the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project now underway, the contract award for the A9 Dualling Tay Crossing to Ballinluig expected in Summer this year and the commencement of procurement for the A9 Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie section also expected in Summer this year. Ahead of the main works for each of these packages, we also expect to deliver a range of advance works packages to help de-risk our programmes. It is an exciting time for the team as we deliver of the Scottish Governments A9 Dualling Delivery plan to complete the A9 Dualling between Perth and Inverness by 2035.

The other post is for a role within the Project Delivery Team responsible for several projects including the A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass), A9/A96 Inshes to Smithton and M8 Woodside Viaducts schemes as they approach procurement /construction phases, together with completing residual issues on projects including Maybole Bypass and the Haudagain Improvement Scheme.

Both posts will report to a Senior Project Delivery Team Leader, with each team being led by a Head of Delivery. Both roles will have direct management of a team of engineers and advisors, which will vary commensurate with the delivery programme. The teams are also supported by governance and communications staff together with a specialist administration team.

Whilst these posts are for roles within the Major Projects Delivery Teams mentioned above flexibility may be required to work across the Directorate as priorities and projects dictate

Successful candidates will be allocated to the role that best matches their skills although preference will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Procuring certain works, services and supplies contracts with responsibility for managing the various stages of the procurement process from the development of the procurement strategy to contract award, alongside contract implementation and management in line with relevant Public Procurement Legislation.
• Leading and developing teams (both internally and externally) to ensure objectives are delivered, that they effectively administer, monitor, report and advise on the procurement and construction elements of the projects within the programme, ensuring robust governance procedures. This will also include preparation of Business Cases, participation in Gateway Reviews or equivalent and progressing projects through Transport Scotland’s internal approvals process. You will also attend monthly project progress meetings, quarterly progress reviews as well as ad-hoc meetings.
• Oversee the work of major works and service contractors, as well as those providing advice on matters such as due diligence, contract changes, claims and negotiation and, if necessary, dispute resolution procedures.
• Manage project finances to ensure capital spend is delivered to allocated budgets and represents best value.
• Develop and maintain close links with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including a range of business areas in Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government, alongside liaison with Ministers and senior management.
• Promote sustainability throughout the preparation and delivery of the major projects and services.
• Prepare briefings and deal with correspondence relating to projects within the portfolio, and brief senior staff and Ministers; attending engagements and deputising where necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

A suitable degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, and be a chartered member of an appropriate professional body and registered with the Engineering Council. Please ensure you confirm you hold these qualifications in your CV or Personal Statement.

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Experience

• Financial and Risk Management skills related to significant infrastructure projects or programmes.
• Project/Programme Management skills related to significant infrastructure projects or programmes.
• Significant experience in roads and transport infrastructure schemes in at least two of the following:
• road / bridge design
• procurement
• construction
• contract management
  
  

Behaviours

• Making Effective Decisions – Level 4
• Communicating & Influencing – Level 4
• Delivering at pace – Level 4
• Working Together – Level 4
  
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot

How To Apply

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 words which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 11th August however this may be subject to change.

If you require any further information on this post please contact Lawrence Shackman - [email protected]

About Us

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Location

This post is based in Glasgow, with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week, pro rata, and be expected to visit sites regularly to maintain good contract management practices as the projects require. Flexibility will be required for this post as there will be a requirement to attend meetings around Scotland, on occasion requiring overnight stays.

The nature of this post means that you will likely have to respond to incidents out-with normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Equality Statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

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