Job details

Salary range: £38,890 - £41,881 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Interview dates: Weeks commencing 9th and 16th August 2021

Why Oxfordshire?

Oxfordshire has a wonderful balance between beautiful Cotswold countryside and quaint villages and towns against the urban dynamic of the world renowned university City of Oxford and surrounding market towns. It is a thriving county with one of the fastest growing economies in the country with a rapidly growing science sector in and around the county and is the base for many national and internationally recognised companies and organisations. Oxford has good transport links to London and the rest of the country.

Oxfordshire is investing to deliver infrastructure and support the provision of up to 100,000 new homes, to re-shape infrastructure and provide diverse and smart transport solutions for all.

About us

The programme is expected to run until 2031 and involves joint initiatives between the private and the public sector, providing an unparalleled opportunity to include yourself in a county-wide challenge.

The Construction and Contract Management Team is part of the Highway Infrastructure Delivery Service within Growth and Economy Directorate and supports the delivery of a half a billion pound plus capital infrastructure programme over the coming years.

Please click https://oxfordshiregrowth.co.uk to find out more about truly exciting times for Oxfordshire.

About the role

If you are looking for a professional challenge and to develop your career this role at Oxfordshire County Council is the right choice for you.

You will act as a site professional in the areas of ECC NEC contract management, programme and budget management, contract design approvals, early contract involvement and site supervision.

You will support the Group Manager and senior Quantity Surveyor to provide construction and contract supervision of a variety of major transport projects. This will involve working closely with contractors, stakeholders and design teams to deliver quality and value for money. Your role will also be required to monitor and drive performance improvement and relationship management across all teams, internal and external.

About you

We are looking for significant experience in delivering construction and contract supervision of highway infrastructure projects.

Relevant accredited qualifications and experience of contract supervision and delivery of construction projects are essential. A good knowledge of CDM Regulations and Safety Regulations is essential.

Rewards and benefits

Working in local government is interesting, innovative and challenging. The commitment of our teams to public service is key to our delivery of all services including infrastructure.

Oxfordshire has invested time and resource to create an environment where people develop professionally and personally. Oxfordshire offers a generous and family friendly rewards to benefit life both at work and at home.

Rewards package:

• 29 - 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable
• Excellent Pension Scheme contributing up to 19.9%
• Relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for eligible new starters
• Staff Discount Schemes
• Family Friendly Schemes
• Health and wellbeing activities
• Discounts on rail and bus travel

Training & Development:

We’re proud of our strong learning and knowledge-sharing culture here. You can look forward to:

• Our online skills and knowledge platform dedicated to your continuing professional development
• Coaching, workshops, mentoring, shadowing and support from social groups
• A tailored induction
• Supported professional development

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please email [email protected]

Application Procedure

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.

In addition to completing the online application form, please attach an up to date copy of your CV and a supporting statement clearly defining how you meet the criteria of the role.

If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team using Recruitment Application Enquiry Form on the Home Page.