We are proud to be partnering with a Local Authority based in Hertfordshire, who are looking to appoint a Property Services Manager on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position based in Hertfordshire, with hybrid working (1/2 days home working) and a salary of £65,717 to £68,691 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have procuring, managing and delivering projects, with a value in excess of £5m, including devolved budgets and working on commercial stock.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

Experience required:

• Experience in the preparation of drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates, types of agreements, and tendering contracts
• Experience of procuring, managing and delivering projects, with a value in excess of £5m, including devolved budgets
• Contract dispute and resolution including various forms of contract

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent programme/project management skills and commercial awareness
• Building legislation including Planning, Building regulations, CDM, Health & Safety Legislation and Party Wall Act
• A strong knowledge and demonstrable experience of the relevant EU procurement legislation  

Rewards and Benefits:

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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