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The Contract Manager is responsible for the complete management of construction related capital projects.

The Contract Manager will be responsible for the expenditure of all resources available to develop and implement statutory and non-statutory contractual responsibilities in relation to capital projects.

The Contract Manager will have a key role in identifying and developing the long-term strategic approach to the provision of construction related contracts across the council.

The Contract Manager will be responsible for consultation and liaison with other services within the Council and all other third parties that contribute to the provision of successful construction contracts in Shetland. This will include full consultation with existing users of Council services, consultants, contractors and those seeking to access those services

This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

The grade of this post is I/J/K/L
This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications.
Preference to be given to candidates with a structural engineering background.
Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,742 per annum
Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Robert Sinclair, Executive Manager - 01595 744144 - Robert.Sinclair@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

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