Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

You’ll play a key role in managing and resolving construction disputes within the Housing Executive. Apply today to find out more. About the role: Position: Dispute Resolution Officer. Company: Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Location: Belfast. Hourly Rate: £21.98 per hour. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Holidays: 38 days (pro rata). Contract: Temporary, ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dispute Resolution Manager in delivering construction dispute resolution services.
• Facilitate contract dispute resolutions, including adjudication, arbitration, and mediation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse information, preparing accurate documentation to support resolutions.
• Assist with NEC contract management, including handling early warnings and compensation events.
• Contribute to staff training, performance management, and the development of best practices for contract management and dispute resolution.
• Support health and safety management and participate in NIHE policy compliance.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline with 2 plus years of relevant construction experience. Or,
• BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma in a construction-related discipline with 3 plus years of experience.
• Proficiency in NEC contract management, dispute analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills for technical reporting, planning, and collaboration with legal advisers.
• Driving licence or access to transport.
• As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic Access NI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.