Design Governance Manager
Design Governance Manager
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Job Description
Do you have an eye for detail together with excellent organisation and planning skills then could you play a key part in driving forward the preparation of Transport Scotlands wide portfolio of majorinfrastructure projects
To help us deliver our responsibilities Transport Scotland is seeking a suitably experienced applicant to fill the role of Design Governance post is located within the Design and Development Team of Transport Scotlands Major Projects Directorate which leads the design development assessment and promotion of a wide portfolio of major transport infrastructure projects including improvements to the trunk road network.
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring there is a safe sustainable transport system for Scotland recognising that our transport infrastructure is the backbone of our economy but also a lifeline for our rural and island communities. With the recently published Programme for Government 2025-26 setting out the governments commitment to press forward with making improvements to the A9 A96 and A83 you will join the team at a busy and exciting time and have the opportunity to undertake a key role in supporting this vital work.
Whilst the post is for a role within the Design and Development Team responsible for a number of projects including the A83 Rest and Be Thankful A9 Dualling (design and promotion aspects) A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) A9/A96 Inshes to Smithton and A90 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement flexibility may be required to work across the Major Projects Directorate as priorities and projects dictate.
The Design and Development Team is headed up by the C3 Head of Design Procurement and Contracts and this post will initially report to the Head of Design Team 1 and 3. You will have direct management of one Governance Administrator.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the management of governance and risk functions of the Design and Development portfolio of projects to enable effective management and decision-making. The post holder will therefore be responsible for the following:
- Undertaking the co-ordination and secretariat function for any project or programme boards as well as facilitating and coordinating the provision of information to gateway key stage and other reviews of post holder will also be required to undertake the co-ordination and secretariat function for the Major Project Directorates Quarterly Scheme Progress Meeting (QSPM) and may also be required to undertake the co-ordination and secretariat function for assurance/governance meetings within the wider Major Projects Directorate.
- Managing and assuring compliance with project plans (Project Execution Plans) by ensuring that they and their constituent registers are complete and up to date and that all parties adhere to project governance arrangements this will include supporting with drafting key documents.
- Management and maintenance of project / programme and directorate risk registers challenging and assessing the risk assessments of risk owners and the production of risk reports highlighting risk movement and mitigation measures to senior managers including co-ordination and reporting across the Design and Development Teams portfolio of major infrastructure projects.
- Undertaking the collation of lessons learned including analysis reporting and feeding into change implementation processes.
- Supporting the development of directorate governance arrangements including the development of a Major Projects Directorate execution plan along with liaising with other teams within Major Projects directorate to ensure the effective handover of projects for the procurement/construction phase.
- Supporting the Major Projects Design and Development Team as workloads require in respect of the drafting of; Ministerial Correspondence Official Replies Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations Requests Chief Executive replies answers to Parliamentary Questions/First Minister Questions and speeches to the high standard expected by the Scottish Government and ensuring that responses are issued by the set deadline within the set timescales.
Responsibilities
Success Profile
Technical / Professional Skills:
- Data and Insight (W)
Experience:
You will require to have experience of working in a project setting with a solid understanding of the way in which projects are developed and the key principles for their programming and management.
Behaviours:
- Seeing the big picture - Level 3
- Managing a quality service - Level 3
- Communicating and influencing - Level 3
- Delivering at pace - Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply
Qualifications
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Location
This post is based inGlasgow with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week pro rata.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
