Current Vacancies

Are you an experienced Construction Professional looking to make a significant impact? Thanet District Council is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to lead and manage our capital and planned maintenance programme of works for the council's property assets.

About the Role:
Your primary focus will be on achieving the delivery of our ambitious Capital and Planned Maintenance Programme. You will play a key role in managing and developing a portfolio of large complex property related projects, including construction, property and waste management projects, in accordance with the council’s approved project management framework, ensuring that key project outputs are delivered and that costs and timescales are effectively managed leading to successful completion. In addition, you will also support the commercial property management function relating to property matters.
We seek a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong foundation in construction management and project delivery, a comprehensive understanding of Local Government legislation and the regulatory framework regarding procurement in the public sector. A proven experience in construction project management, specification and successful project delivery within both commercial property and a Local Authority/Local Government or public sector context.

Thanet is a great place to live and work...
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.

All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.

This role is suitable for hybrid working.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Grant Burton, Asset Delivery Manager, at grant.burton@thanet.gov.