Cost Manager (NIHE)

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), to recruit a Cost Manager to join their Project Delivery team in Belfast on an ongoing temporary contract basis.
It is our understanding that this role will be recruited by NIHE on a permanent basis in due course.

Your new role
You will ensure the effective commercial management of NIHE's assets, of high quality Planned Works and Compliance related investment in regions within the relevant area of operation.You will ensure that the investment is planned effectively to maximise efficiencies, is affordable, matches NIHE's investment standards, is delivered to a high standard with minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved.A full job description is available upon request.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you should satisfy one of the following requirements:Have a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in a relevant Building/Construction Discipline with at least 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience, or;Have a BTEC Higher (or equivalent level 5 qualification) with at least 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience.You should be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience in at least 4 of the 7 following areas:Demonstrable commercial knowledge in the planning and delivery of investment programmes.Responsibility for ensuring financial controls and governance procedures are in place.Experience of construction contracts and their effective administration, commercial understanding of value for money drivers in construction, including working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts.The collection, analysis and reporting of financial monitoring statistics, cost data and related information if required, inclusive of benchmarking.The provision of technical advice and guidance on planned maintenance and contract related matters to a range of stakeholders.Implementation of policies, processes and procedures for compliance and governance. Working in an environment that is governed through the management and application of construction industry contracts for works or services in the social housing sector, including performance management.

What you'll get in return
These positions offer an immediate start and the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord on an ongoing temporary contract basis. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.It is our understanding that this role will be recruited by NIHE on a permanent basis in due course – the temporary role represents a great opportunity to get an insight into the organisation ahead of this process.

What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.

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