Project Manager (Public Sector)

Project Manager -Construction/Maintenance (Public Sector)

VANRATH is assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for a Project Manager for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Newtownards site.

Responsibilities

To assist the Senior Project Manager to manage and co ordinate the region's planned maintenance programme and assist the Senior Project Manager in the strategic delivery of an effective regional based planned and cyclical maintenance programme.

Which will include:

• Ensure the planned maintenance service is delivered in accordance with the Client's policies and procedures and develop these further on an on going basis to ensure that legislation and good practice are met.
• Lead on project management of complex and large projects to time, quality and budget targets and with minimum supervision.
• Brief consultants and contractors, negotiate appointments and shape the project. Be a strong professional client with clear requirements and able to lead a team to work together to achieve goals.
• Draw up realistic timetables and ensure projects meet time targets without compromising quality.
• Carry out feasibilities and option appraisals and maintain systems to monitor project costs. Prepare reports and spreadsheets showing how costs are apportioned.
• Assess risks and progress schemes swiftly and systematically to overcome risks. Prepare and write reports on schemes for Development Panel, Operations Committee and other internal approval panels.
• Ensure schemes are developed in accordance with agreed internal procedures, Tenants Services Authority requirements and the Association's Project Procedures Manual and design brief, and ensure full compliance with the Association's Standing Orders and financial procedures.
• Ensure consultation of all stakeholders including local authority representatives, tenants, staff representing the client, community representatives, etc.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Have a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 1 year of relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.
• BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline plus 2 years of relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.
• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and at least 3 years of relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.

Remuneration

c£37,280 per annum, plus discount benefits.

Application

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Newtownards or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. IND02