Project Manager - L/Derry

Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Project Manager - L/Derry 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: £19.00 per hour
• Location: L/Derry
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Holidays: 35 days pro rata
• Duration: Temporary, ongoing
• Public Sector
• Please note closing date for this vacancy is 30th September 2024 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

• Project Management: Lead and manage complex projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
  Compliance & Procedures: Ensure maintenance aligns with NIHE policies, legislation, and good practices; update and refine procedures as needed
• Stakeholder Coordination: Brief and liaise with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders; ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Risk & Quality Management: Assess and mitigate risks, maintain high performance and quality, and meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Reporting & Monitoring: Provide regular progress reports, monitor project costs, and manage performance data
• Technical Oversight: Offer technical advice, authorize work instructions, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and human resource policies; foster a proactive safety culture
• General Responsibilities: Represent NIHE externally, contribute to strategy, manage complaints, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

• Candidates must have a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline, (such as Estate Management, Building Surveying, Construction, Engineering), plus 1 years’ relevant experience working within a Building / Construction function

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

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

• 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 to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• 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.