Retrofit Project Manager - Basildon District Council

Retrofit Project Manager - Basildon District Council

Basildon Borough Council

Temporary, Full Time

£350.00 per day umbrella

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 14th June 2025

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit a temporary Retrofit Project Manager on a 6 month basis in their Property, Asset Management & Development team. 

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Retrofit Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of our retrofit projects. The Retrofit Project Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of construction and energy efficiency standards, with a keen interest in sustainable development and innovation. They should have a proven track record in managing projects from conception to completion and delivering results on time and within budget. They liaise with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget, and according to specification.

Duties

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, risks, issues, resource allocation, cost, communication and quality control
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of retrofit projects, ensuring that all phases are delivered on time and within budget
• Conduct site inspections and evaluations to ensure the project is aligned with the retrofit design
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation
• Prepare and present project status reports to management, highlighting any deviations from the plan and proposed solutions
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory standards
• Identify potential risks and issues early, develop risk mitigation strategies and escalate as necessary
• Manage project changes and intervene to achieve project outputs
• Finalize all aspects of the project, conduct post-project evaluations and identify successful and unsuccessful project element

The Experience You Will Bring

• Proven experience as a Retrofit Project Manager or similar role
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant field
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability principles
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Proficient in MS Office and project management software (e.g. MS Project )
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

If you would like to see a copy of the full role profile, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk

Why choose Basildon Council?

Basildon Borough Council is one of the largest local authorities in the East of England region and serves a population of approximately 172,000 people. The town of Basildon is regarded as a key economic hub with the main areas of employment being engineering, research and development, distribution and financial services.

Basildon is also the second biggest economy in the Thames Gateway, outside of Canary Wharf.

Working for Basildon Borough Council means making a practical and positive difference to the lives of people living and working in the Borough and provides a fulfilling career.

Each of our employees - whatever job role they are undertaking - can feel motivated by having a unique opportunity to use their skills to make Basildon a better place to live. Whether it is conserving our countryside, by regenerating our Borough, by housing our residents or by collecting the refuse on time.

Note: ECC are advertising this role on behalf of Basildon Council.

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.