Project Manager (Construction Procurement) required by the NI Housing Executive
Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to recruit a Project Manager (Construction Procurement) on an ongoing temporary contract basis to work from their head office in Belfast.
Your new role
You will assist with the delivery of an effective procurement of construction works / building services and construction related professional services contracts that represent the most cost-effective and technically feasible solution for the Housing Executive’s Asset Management division. This will include:
Proactively leading out construction procurement exercises, liaising with the client and Corporate Procurement Unit to deliver the Housing Executive’s procurement programme, ensuring contract documentation for tenders are completed in a timely and efficient manner, meeting targets and set deadlines.Working collaboratively with the client to draft and review tender and contract documentation to ensure compliance with public procurement policy, legislation and best practice, whilst closely liaising with procurement colleagues.Preparing and analysing costings for pre-tender estimates, contract cost models, benchmarking, along with completing tender evaluations, liaising with Cost Management colleagues if/where required.Drafting documentation for the NEC 3 and 4 suite of contracts, for construction works, building services and construction related professional services contracts, ensuring delivery of tender exercises.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you must possess the following:
A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant Building/Construction discipline with at least 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function, or;A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant Technical/Construction related discipline with at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.
Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience in all the following areas:
Experience in the drafting and development of contract documentation for tender, which is effectively managed and delivered in line with agreed targets, standards and procedures and that stakeholders are engaged throughout.Experience in the collection, analysis, reporting and inclusion of cost data and related information, on repairs and planned maintenance contracts for procurement exercises, from initial brief through to contract award.Experience in the provision of technical and financial construction related advice and guidance on contract related matters to a range of stakeholders.Experience in and an understanding of the application of NEC3 and/or NEC4 suite of contracts.
What you'll get in return
This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland's largest social landlord. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis.
Whilst this position is initially offered on an ongoing temporary contract basis, it is our understanding that the position will be recruited on a permanent basis in due course.
What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. # 4613903