Director/Parks Development

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

You will lead a team of officers in developing and rejuvenating parks and park connectors. This includes supervising contracting firms to deliver projects within approved budgets and timelines, ensuring corporate and project governance, and managing stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include planning, securing and managing resources, overseeing procurement processes to appoint contracting firms, and maintaining oversight of multiple projects throughout the entire development lifecycle from planning to post-completion stage. You will work with partners and stakeholders across the public and private sectors on multi-agency projects and integrated developments.

[What we are looking for]

• Areas of study in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management

• At least 5 years of experience in leading and overseeing construction, landscaping, engineering, architecture-related projects

• Familiarity with procurement procedures and practices in the civil service

• Possess supervisory experience in project management, contract administration, and parks or facilities management

• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality standards

• Strong analytical, written communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work across Whole-Of-Government

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.