Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

The Principal Officer, Contract Manager executes the authority delegated to him/her by the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) to act on behalf of the organisation as the Employer under the contract. He/she will monitor the contractors/suppliers progress and performance to ensure that the service provided conforms to the contract requirements and initiate remedial action, as appropriate, where a contractors/suppliers performance is deficient.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor/supplier compliance with delivery, performance and costs.
• Ensure NIHE complies with its contractual obligations in respect of Response and Grounds Maintenance contracts.
• In partnership with the Central Performance Manager advise on cases of poor performance and advise on escalation to determination if necessary. In cases of determination work with the CPM in filling the vacant procurement slot.
• Manage maintenance works to ensure operational and financial performance is maximised.
• Measure and monitor contractual key performance indicators in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in construction contracts, with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of partners in the maintenance or construction or development delivery process.

Further Information

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