Project Manager (Investment & Condition) - Internal

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Project Manager (Investment & Condition)- PKC13993
£56,348 - £60,647
2 High Street, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

To lead, manage and inform the Council’s property condition, lifecycle investment, and planned maintenance programmes across the operational estate. The role ensures all assets have, sustainable and aligned with corporate priorities, while maximising value from capital and revenue investment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and delivery of suitability surveys and Property asset management plans
• Drive estate optimisation by reducing vacant and underperforming properties while improving utilisation
• Manage the Corporate Property Asset Management Group, co-ordinating multiple service requirements, and requests
• Represent Property Services at the Strategic Investment Group
• Contribute to community planning, place-based working, and service transformation initiatives
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior officers and elected members, including capital programme priorities
• Prepare yearly statistical returns to Scottish Government
• Support and contribute to property estate reviews and feasibility studies for capital projects
• Develop and manage capital planning and programming functions in line with current and future service needs
• Manage, supervise, and develop staff within the asset management team
• Lead the development and early-stage implementation of long-term lifecycle investment programmes
• Provide professional property advice to senior officers and stakeholders
• Monitor and control capital and revenue budgets
• Procure and manage external consultants in accordance with public sector procurement legislation
• Support delivery of Net Zero targets, energy efficiency, and climate resilience programmes
• Maintain and improve asset data through digital systems
• Establish and monitor KPIs and performance frameworks
• Support reactive and emergency works where required

 Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

Skills & Experience Required 

 

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence decision-making
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Ability to manage multiple asset management projects and programmes effectively
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• High level of Presentation skills within a Political Environment 

 

 Essential Requirements 

 

• Experience in property asset management, capital projects, and investment planning
• Proven experience of managing teams and delivering programmes of work
• Experience of analysing and using data to inform decision-making and outcomes
• Experience working within a political environment 

 

 Desirable Requirements 

 

• Experience using asset management systems and data analytics tools
• Experience of delivering long term asset strategies
• Experience in estate rationalisation and service transformation programmes 

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time (remove if not relevant)
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found at Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Brian Reid, Assistant Projects Manager on 01738 476336 to find out more.

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E candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.