Duties and key responsibilities - Group Development

* Be full time
* Report to the HoDT and be based in the Northampton Office
* Liaise closely with Regional Development Management and Regional Operations Managers and there teams
* Liaise closely with other Departments (Fleet, SHEQ, Engineering, Estates, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, etc.)
* Produce detailed service designs/solutions for individual projects with justifications and present to HoDT.
* Take responsibility for the development and preparation of Project Delivery Plans, Tender Proposals and Contract Documentation
* Take responsibility for the Quality submission and ensure continuous improvement in their presentation
* Manage and monitor the project/programme Delivery Plans.
* Implement and maintain all development procedures and systems and ensure that these are embedded and used across all projects/programmes.
* Supervise and manage project teams and provide monthly reporting requirements

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver and monitor procurement/tender performance against the Development Strategy including project timelines and budgets.
* Manage and supervise project/programme teams
* Responsible for the interpretation, development, negotiation and submission of project plans, tender proposals and contract documentation.
* Coordinate the development, negotiation, agreement and implementation of new service contracts and extensions of contract where allocated by HoDT. This will require establishing close working relationships with other supporting functions such as Estates and Planning, Legal, Technical, SHEQ, and Financial, and where necessary the selection, appointment, management and control of external advisors.
* Prepare, submit and present project development documentation/papers for approval to the Executive Committee and/or Approval Committee.
* Support the HoDT/HoRD to establish, maintain and manage good Customer Relationships.
* Support the HoDT to ensure through training and motivation that the standards of staff knowledge and performance are enhanced to the benefit of the employees and the company.
* Comply with and assist in the implementation of HR policies and the development of training plans.

Qualifications and Experience (preferred but not all essential)

* Highly educated with a proven track record in similar role with a proven track record in the delivery of projects/programmes in excess of £2m CAPEX.
* Career should include at least five years in an organisation with a professional and disciplined approach to project development, preferably within a Waste Management environment. With considerable previous experience and track record in the successful delivery of project development programmes, to time, budget and specification.
* Suitably qualified in and with a proven track record and experience in the application of sound project development and project management techniques.
* Experienced in the preparation of project proposals (technical, financial and legal) and documentation to a high standard.
* Experience using MS Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint

Essential Knowledge

Completion of all other training as defined within the Training Matrix.

Personal attributes and other requirements

* Commercially aware with strong profit orientation. Numerate and financially astute.
* Commitment and determination to meet personal objectives. Strong drive and resilience.
* Proven ability to build strong teams, skilled in delivering measurable results through others.
* Strong people skills capable of developing and motivating a widespread and multi-disciplined team.
* Presence and interpersonal skills to represent the company in contacts with key customers and other interested parties; good negotiation and relationship management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a capacity of adding value to the decision making process.
* Ability to re-evaluate priorities, responding quickly and positively to change is imperative.
* Sufficiently resilient and robust to effectively manage third parties.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and develop successful long term relationships with local authorities and governing bodies.