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:
* Effectively controlling expenditure and managing projects within budget for NEC maintenance contracts.
* Managing projects to meet targets, standards, and procedures, engaging stakeholders.
* Delivering against key performance indicators and contributing to performance reports.
* Collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance monitoring statistics, including performance, quality, and cost data.
* Providing technical construction-related advice and guidance on maintenance contract matters.
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 22nd November.