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Job description

Do you come from a building / construction background and looking a move into the Public Sector ? Apply today to find out more.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead complex projects, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within budget.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with tenants, local authorities, contractors, and community representatives to align objectives and maintain excellent relationships.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to NIHE policies, regulations, and best practices. Maintain detailed records and oversee contractor approvals.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project costs, KPIs, and quality metrics. Provide regular reports to management and contribute to audits.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks effectively while addressing tenant and staff concerns.
• Process Optimisation: Authorise work instructions, process invoices, and ensure accurate data entry for monitoring systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree (Level 6) in a Building/Construction-related discipline with 1 year’s relevant post qualification experience OR
• BTEC Higher (Level 5) with 2 years’ relevant post qualification experience OR
• Equivalent professional development with 3 years’ relevant post qualification experience.
• Experience in at least 3 of the following areas:
• Managing project budgets for NEC maintenance contracts (or similar construction contract such as JCT, FIDIC, etc)
• Delivering projects in line with targets, standards, and stakeholder expectations, including engaging stakeholders to include contractors and subcontractors.
• Achieving KPIs and preparing performance reports.
• Collecting, analysing and reporting performance data and quality and cost data for construction or maintenance contracts.
• Providing technical advice on maintenance-related matters and dealing with on-site construction issues.
• Demonstrate an understanding of NEC 3 / 4 Suite of Contract and their application in project management.
• Demonstrate and understanding of good governance with respect to project management.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office / IT packages
• 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.

Further Information

About the role: £18.72 per hour. 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Holidays: 35 days annual leave, pro rata. Duration: Temporary, ongoing. Public Sector. Please note closing date for this vacancy is 10th June 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.