Capital Project and Programme Manager

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Employer Location: County Down
Phone Number: 03000133333
Email: recruit@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Web: ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk/jobs

Job description

To support the Head of Strategic Capital Development and work alongside the other Project Managers and Programme Managers in the delivery of a range of concurrent, typically high-profile capital, estate strategy, transformation projects and other strategic corporate projects. Liaising with external consultants, internal stakeholders, project managers and managing budgets on schemes of varying sizes. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support stakeholders (internally and externally) and Directorates on the Development and Delivery of task and finish capital and strategic projects and assist in revenue efficiencies.
  • Provide a professional and quality driven Project Management service and Development Programme Management support service for Senior Management, Directorate and the Council.
  • In conjunction with the Head of Service, to develop and implement a service unit business plan, and relevant policies and procedures in support of the council’s Corporate Plan.
  • To maximise performance across the team including effective implementation of performance management processes.
  • Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area within the Service Unit Areas listed for this post.
  • 3 years' experience within the Service Unit Areas listed for this post including
  • Leading Project delivery from inception through to delivery and operation.
  • Delivery of projects within programme and budget.
  • Leading diverse internal and external multi-disciplinary development and delivery teams.
  • Leading delivery of programme and project plans, including, financial, legal, procurement and technical delivery
  • Willingness to work agilely to undertake hours outside the core working day as necessary for the efficient discharge of the post including occasional attendance at evening meetings as required.
  • Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

  • Relevant Project Managers qualifications relative to this position.
  • Membership of and or ability to join a professional body relative to this position including but not limited to RICS, CIOB and RIBA
  • 5 years’ relevant experience as outlined in the Service Unit Areas listed for this post.
  • A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport
  • Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.

Vacancy ID
1774545
Job ref.
ST 12946
Job Sector
Business, Policy and Projects,General Management
Area
Co Down
Location
Various locations throughout the Borough
Salary
Scale PO6, SCP 41 - 44, £52,413 - £55,611 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
36
Published date
18/06/2026
Closing date
02/07/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed

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