A client within the Public Sector, based in County Durham, is currently recruiting for a Design and Projects Manager to join their Town Centres Development Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority town centre development / capital projects environment.

The Role Key purpose of the role: To support the Programme Delivery Manager in the delivery of capital projects associated with town centre developments, ensuring projects are designed and project managed in line with defined governance arrangements, best practice principles, and health and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Project managing the design and technical delivery of capital projects across multiple town centres • Managing and monitoring capital project budgets and financial performance • Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary internal teams and external consultants • Managing programme and project risks, including alignment with the Council’s corporate risk register • Supporting procurement processes for architects, contractors, developers and consultants

The Candidate To be considered for this role you will require: • A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant design, construction or built environment discipline • Membership of a relev...