Project Manager (Construction) - NI Housing Executive

Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Project Manager - Craigavon

NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK. If you come from a construction background and interested in a move to the Public Sector, apply today to find out more.

About the role:

• Hourly Rate: £16.63 per hour
• Location: Craigavon
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Holidays: 37 days pro rata
• Duration: Temporary, ongoing
• Public Sector
• Please note closing date for this vacancy is 17h April 2024 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

Duties include:

• To ensure the planned maintenance service is delivered in accordance with the NIHE’s policies and procedures and develop these further on an on-going basis to ensure that legislation and good practice are met
• Leading on project management of complex and large projects to time, quality and budget targets
• Briefing consultants and contractors, negotiating appointments and shaping the project
• Drawing up realistic timetables and ensuring projects meet time targets without compromising quality
• Carrying out feasibilities and option appraisals and maintaining systems to monitor project costs.
• Assessing risks and progressing schemes swiftly and systematically to overcome risks
• Ensuring schemes are developed in accordance with agreed internal procedures, Tenants Services Authority requirements and the Association’s Project Procedures Manual and design brief
• Ensuring consultation of all stakeholders including local authority representatives, tenants, staff representing the client, community representatives, etc

Criteria:

• Candidates must have a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 1 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction Function

OR

• BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building /Construction function

OR

• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function

AND

• Can demonstrate significant experience in 3 of the following 5 areas;

(i) Effectively controlling expenditure and ensuring projects are managed in line with budget for NEC maintenance contracts

(ii) Ensuring projects/works are effectively managed and delivered in line with agreed targets, standards and procedures and that stakeholders are engaged throughout

(iii) Delivering against key performance indicators and contributing to performance reports

(iv) The collection, analysis and reporting of performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and related information if required, within construction and or maintenance contracts

(v) The provision of technical construction related advice and guidance on maintenance contract related matters to a range of stakeholders

• Demonstrate an understanding of NEC 3 or NEC 4 Suite of Contract and their application in project management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of good governance with respect to project management.
• A full current driving licence and access to a form of transport.
• As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

If you are interested in this position apply today, email or call Wendy on to find out about this and other similar opportunities.

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