Project Development Officer

Project Development Officer - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council - Ballymena

Join Mid & East Antrim Borough Council in Ballymena as a Project Development Officer and play a key part in developing and implementing vital projects throughout the borough.

About the role:

• £23.37 per hour
• Location: Ballymena
• Monday to Friday
• 37 hours a week
• Temporary for 12 months
• Closing date: Thursday 28th May 2026

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Implement the Council's capital works projects programme, to monitor progress and liaise with mangers and the project team.
• Act as lead project manager for nominated schemes
• Develop action plans including costs and clear work programmes for a wide range of capital projects
• Responsible for ensuring contractors, consultants and other Council departments involved in contracts co-operate efficiently and effectively
• Efficiently and effectively manage capital works projects expenditure in line with Councils tendering process
• Assist with drawing up specifications, obtaining competitive tenders and evaluating proposals to ensure both value for money and quality are achieved
• Attend meetings and undertake work related to the development and operation of the department as required
• Maintain good working relationships with other officers and to regularly liaise with other managers in the department and in the Council to ensure effective co-ordination of activities

What you'll need for this role:

• Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification in a Building related subject
• Applicants must be in possession of a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 3 years' (5 years if they do not possess the academic qualification in criteria 1) of managing capital projects from design to client handover clearly demonstrating experience and competence in the following areas:
• Successful delivery of commercial/public capital and minor works projects
• Successful management of budgets
• Experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders
• Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to the post.
• A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post (this applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act)

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.