Private Water Supply Project Manager - Ambleside

Summary

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We’re looking for a Project Manager with experience of working with Private Water Supplies, and an understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding them, to join our Cumbria and North Lancashire based Let Estate Whole Trust Delivery Team. You’ll be working with our properties in the Lake District National Park to lead on and deliver a range of projects relating to our Private Water Supply network.

What it's like to work here

Working as part of the Let Estate Whole Trust Delivery Team in Cumbria and North Lancashire, you’ll be leading and managing small, medium and large projects relating to our Private Water Supply network. Reporting to a Senior Let Estate Building Surveyor, you’ll be part of a team of Estate Management specialists working in the Lake District National Park. We're proud to care for over 20% of the Lake District National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that includes 90 farms, around 200 houses and various other property types all of varying ages, significance and character.
You'll be part of a very busy team consisting of Estate Managers, Rural Surveyors, Senior Building Surveyors, Buildings Supervisors, Estate Management Officers and a skilled in hand buildings team including a specialist Private Water Supply Engineer and Plumber. 
You’ll be working on a hybrid basis with your official base at the Grasmere Regional Hub. Based on the needs of your projects you’ll split your time between properties, regional hub or working from home. You’ll be required to travel across the region as necessary to service the projects you are managing.

What you'll be doing

The Lake District has a high number of private water supplies affecting over 150 properties. The Private water supplies (PWS) are monitored by five different Local Authorities under the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations. You'll be responsible for dealing with any regulatory compliance issues and for the preparation of a long term costed plan to secure the sustainability of our properties connected to our private water supply network. Once approved you'll be responsible for the implementation of the identified projects. You'll help keep track of deadlines, manage risk, and work to deliver at pace, within budget and in line with any regulatory requirements. 
You’ll take responsibility for ensuring you maintain systems and records in accordance with the National Trust Project Management Framework. You'll be a central point of contact for Local Authorities and all other regulatory bodies regarding our private water supply network. 
You'll also review our existing servicing and maintenance regimes to ensure these are efficient and effective in mitigating any risks as well as being aligned to the objectives of the long term project plan.

Who we're looking for

You'll have / be: 

• experience of successfully delivering end to end project management including defining resources, leading procurement and matrix management, across multiple projects
• working towards Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent and have experience of working with the Trust’s Project Management Framework
• solid project management skills, be able to make decisions and drive projects forward working to budgets and timescales
• good understanding of project management life cycles, processes and practices, including governance requirements 
• possess excellent communication and problem solving skills and the ability to manage sponsor, stakeholder and client/supplier relationships effectively
• the ability to deliver results through successful delivery of projects to scope, time and quality. 
• the ability to manage multiple projects and experience of planning and estimating with consideration to risk and contingency
• experience of funding, procuring, contracting and financial processes as well as the ability to manage budgets and control costs
• experience of working with private water supplies
• knowledge and understanding of the Private Water Supply (England) Regulations
• the ability to work as part of a team, sharing learning and ideas
• PC literate using MS software and other packages
• Membership of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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