Depot Relocation Project Officer
An opportunity has arisen to manage the relocation of operational council services from two sites to a newly developed depot, and the close down of the old sites without impacting the delivery of critical council services.
This role will support the delivery of a programme of multiple projects facilitating the move of two working operational depots (Stoke Park Nursey and the Working Road Depot) to a new, single site in Slyfield Industrial Estate. You will be delivering specific projects to support the new depot and WUV programme while ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. You will need to work across all levels of the organisation to increase benefit realisation, value creation and effective, efficient services to multiple stakeholders.
Job Profile
Key Accountabilities
- To support the planning and management of the relocation of key council assets and services from multiple sites to a new single site, on time and within budget.
- To prepare reports and updating relevant boards on relevant projects.
- Engagement with stakeholders to ensure that all elements are considered and that communication is managed with all stakeholders, this includes leading face to face meetings to discuss plans and to meet on site. To resolve issues with key stakeholders.
- To ensure that plans remain suitable for the new operational site.
- To facilitate access to information for service planning during and after the move.
- To develop Change Control Plans in line with recommendations
- To ensure budget control is in line with the change plans
The teams moving to the new depot include domestic waste operations, commercial waste, street cleaning, vehicle workshop and MOT, parks and countryside, museum stores, housing repairs, and our main council stores. Knowledge of local authority in-house operations covering at least two of these sections is essential.
There is opportunity for this contract to be extend, to ensure project management continues through until the new depot is complete. Currently, it is expected the new depot will be completed early 2026.
Applications close - Sunday 3 November (Advert has been extended to Tuesday 5th November due to system downtime)
Interview date - TBC
This role will be officed based at Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QE
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.