What will you be doing?
- Manage relationships with other team members, partners and relevant stakeholders, plan all deliverables and activities, review their progress and address deviations in terms of timelines and quality, based on any planning deliverables and in accordance with Public procurement legislation and NNC’s Procurement Policy
- Support Managers through the tender process for the procurement of contracts.
- Provide support, guidance and feedback for suppliers who are interested in bidding for Council work, including supplier engagement events and opportunities.
- Assist with negotiations with suppliers to obtain prices, delivery, specifications and contract duration for lower value contracts.
- Provide project support for Contacts Manager.
- Take an active role in User Group meetings to improve the procurement service.
- Attend project team meetings, take minutes and action points
About you
Education / Qualifications | Prepared to work towards a recognised qualifiations | D | Application |
Qualification or prepared to work towards IOSH, NEBOSH | E | Application | |
Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent | E | Application | |
Experience within the FM/construction industry. | E | Application | |
Skills / Experience | Knowledge of up to date contract procedures | E | Application/Interview |
Clear evidence of supervision, control and monitoring projects, involving preparation of tender documentation , interim payments and contract administration | E | Application/interview | |
Experience of contractual procedures and using standard forms of contracts. | E | Application/Interview | |
Understanding customer care standards and how they relate to repairs and maintenance | E | Application/interview | |
A good knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations, including writing and vetting risk assessments and method statements. | E | Application/interview | |
Clear evidence of supervising contracts for building works involving preparation of specification, administering payments, variations, defects and completion certificates | E | Application/Interview | |
Well developed communication and negotiation skills | E | Application/Interview | |
Good knowledge of all aspects of Building construction. | E | Application/Interview | |
Use of IT systems | E | Application/interview | |
Methodical, accurate and able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work. | E | Application | |
Familiar with budget performance and monitoring. | E | Application/Interview | |
Full valid UK, or equivalent, driving licence | E | Application/Interview | |
Working knowledge of CDM regulations | E | Application/Interview | |
Team player with good interpersonal skills | E | Application/Interview | |
Miscellaneous | Demonstrate effective media and presentation skills | E | Application/Interview |
Motivated by achievement of goals and improvement in others | E | Application/Interview | |
A desire to achieve high levels of professional competence in the execution of work | E | Application/Interview |
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
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