Project Manager

Main Purpose: Assist the Senior Project Manager in coordinating the regional planned maintenance program and contribute to the strategic delivery of an effective regional-based planned and cyclical maintenance program.

16.63 per hour

Key Responsibilities: Planned & Cyclical Maintenance:

• Ensure compliance with NIHE policies and procedures, evolving them as needed.
• Lead project management of complex projects within set time, quality, and budget targets.
• Brief consultants and contractors, negotiate appointments, and shape project requirements.
• Develop realistic timetables to meet project time targets without compromising quality.
• Conduct feasibilities, option appraisals, and monitor project costs.
• Manage risks systematically and prepare reports for internal approval panels.
• Ensure schemes adhere to internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultation, including local authorities and community representatives.
• Oversee project handover, manage defects, and lead aspects of the program.
• Monitor and report program progress, attending regular internal monitoring meetings.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with approvals, maintain records, and review scheme performance.
• Provide technical advice to NIHE staff and tenants.
• Manage complaints, resolve issues, and highlight trends.
• Coordinate and manage Planned Maintenance contractors and consultants for high performance.
• Identify, register, and mitigate risks effectively.

General:

• Complete required training for role responsibilities.
• Provide monthly progress reports to the Senior Project Manager.
• Maintain compliance with human resource policies.
• Contribute to the Corporate Strategy and NIHE's strategic objectives.
• Represent NIHE's interests in external meetings and conferences.
• Prepare management information for performance and statutory reporting.
• Communicate with tenants, professional groups, and elected representatives.
• Support Quality Service delivery through effective policies and procedures.
• Comply with Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, and Equality Legislation.
• Participate in forums, working groups, committees, and tenant consultations.
• Engage in benchmarking for best practices in asset management.
• Be aware and act in accordance with the NIHE’s Health & Safety policy and conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others.
• Undertake occasional duties consistent with the role's responsibilities.
• Be responsible for establishing a proactive approach to the management of health, safety, and welfare and encouraging a positive team culture for addressing health and safety issues.

Flexibility:

• Assist other teams within the Directorate as needed.
• The job description is subject to periodic review in light of developments.

Experience and Qualifications: Requirements:

• Candidates must have a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline, plus 1 year of relevant experience within a Building/Construction Function. OR
• BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline, plus 2 years of relevant experience within a Building/Construction function. OR
• Demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 3 years of relevant experience within a Building/Construction function. *Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies.

Skills and Expertise: Demonstrate significant experience in at least 3 of the following 5 areas:

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrate an understanding of NEC 3 or NEC 4 Suite of Contract and their application in project management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of good governance in project management.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong customer orientation.

Assessment: Candidates may also be assessed against the relevant section of the Housing Executive’s Behavioural Framework. Candidates must possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.

To apply send cv by 5pm on 12th November