Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Adelaide Street, Belfast
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Salary: £18.06 per hour
About the Role
MPA Recruitment is seeking a skilled Project Manager on behalf of our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to join their team in Belfast. This role will focus on construction procurement and the management of building services contracts within the Housing Executive’s Asset Management division.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Senior Project Manager (Construction Procurement) in delivering effective procurement of construction works, building services, and construction-related professional services contracts for the organisation's Asset Management division.
2. Assist in the day-to-day operations and management of the Procurement Unit.
3. Lead procurement exercises proactively, collaborating with the client and the Corporate Procurement Unit to deliver the procurement programme. Ensure tender documentation is completed efficiently, meeting targets and deadlines.
4. Draft and review tender and contract documentation in compliance with public procurement policy, legislation, and best practice, working closely with procurement colleagues.
5. Liaise with clients and consultants to formulate procurement requirements, ensuring financial input and that specifications comply with all relevant legislation, best practices, and organisational procedures.
6. Provide technical support in drafting procurement exercises listed on the contracts register, alongside new contracts, as directed by the Senior Project Manager (Construction Procurement).
7. Support the Corporate Procurement Unit in delivering the objectives of the divisional Business Plan.
8. Assist in general administration within the Unit, including statistical data provision, staff management, and additional duties as required by the Senior Project Manager (Construction Procurement).
9. Prepare and analyse costings for pre-tender estimates, contract cost models, and benchmarking. Complete tender evaluations in collaboration with Cost Management colleagues.
10. Offer advice on energy efficiency, environmental impact, and sustainable construction where required.
11. Draft NEC 3 and 4 suite of contract documentation for construction works, building services, and professional services contracts, ensuring timely and effective tender exercises.
12. Manage workload using PRINCE 2 project management methodologies to ensure controlled project delivery.
13. Ensure procurement delivery includes contract initiation, mobilisation, handover, and the completion of Post Project Evaluations. Incorporate Lessons Learned into future procurements.
14. Interpret AutoCAD technical drawings.
15. Play a key role in delivering projects to help the organisation provide better homes for its tenants.
16. Ensure health, safety, and environmental policies for construction projects are adhered to, liaising with the appropriate specialist personnel within the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications
Qualifications:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or another relevant Building/Construction discipline, plus at least two years of relevant experience within a Building/Construction function.
2. OR
3. A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or another relevant Technical/Construction-related discipline, plus at least three years of relevant experience within a Building/Construction function.
Relevant Experience:
1. Drafting and developing contract documentation for tender, ensuring effective management and delivery in line with agreed targets, standards, and procedures, with stakeholder engagement throughout.
2. Collecting, analysing, and reporting cost data and related information on repairs and planned maintenance contracts for procurement exercises, from the initial brief through to contract award.
3. Providing technical and financial construction-related advice and guidance on contract matters to a range of stakeholders.
4. Understanding and applying NEC3 and/or NEC4 suite of contracts in procurement and project management.
Additional Skills
1. Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
2. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
3. Strong customer focus.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present technical reports.
5. Ability to work within tight deadlines.
6. Self-motivated, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programmes.
Other Requirements
1. A valid driving license or access to reliable transport to meet job requirements.
2. A Basic Access NI check is required at a cost of £16.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please send your CV to chris.oneill@mparecruitment.co.uk. Or for further information and a confidential discussion on this post please call Chris at our Belfast office on 02895 211111. Please ensure your CV is accurate and updated with full personal contact details, education history, qualifications, and employment history.
MPA Recruitment are operating as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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