Senior 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 Senior Project Manager (Construction Procurement) on an ongoing temporary contract basis to work from their head office in Belfast. Your new role You will manage the delivery of construction procurement exercises, liaising with the client and Corporate Procurement Unit to support the effective delivery of the procurement of works in a timely and efficient manner, meeting programme targets and set deadlines. This will include: Liaising with colleagues in Asset Strategy to develop work programmes for tendering and collaborate with Corporate Procurement Unit to ensure all procurements are delivered within agreed targets, as per the procurement strategy and programme, compliant with the organisation’s standing orders, public procurement policy and all relevant legislation, achieving business objectives.Working with the client to draft and review tender and contract documentation that complies with public procurement policy, legislation and best practice procurement, closely liaising with procurement colleagues in procurement exercises.Liaising with the client department, including external consultants to establish and develop procurement requirements, provide technical input and prepare tender and contract documentation such as KPIs, activity schedules, social value clauses.Liaising with the Cost Management team, ensuring drafting, development and review of appropriate cost models for procurement exercises for inclusion within contract documentation, including preparing and analysing costings for tender evaluations, supported by the Cost Management team. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must have the following: A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in a relevant Building / Construction Discipline, Procurement, or Business related subject with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in Building / Construction, or;A BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a relevant Building/Construction Discipline, Procurement, or Business related subject with 4 years’ relevant experience in Building / Construction, or;Be able to demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development / experiential learning with at least 5 years’ significant relevant experience in Building / Construction. Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate significant relevant experience in all the following areas: Liaising with clients to help them develop and specify their construction procurement requirements.Development and preparation of construction contract documentation for tendering, delivering the procurement of repairs and maintenance contracts from initial brief through to contract award.Working with, drafting and managing the various forms of NEC contracts inclusive of the suite of contract documents ensuring delivery of tender exercises.Leading and delivering construction related procurements ensuring that projects are properly managed and delivered in line with the agreed procurement strategy and programme, targets, standards and procedures.Reviewing technical documents and providing critical assessment, feedback and advice.Experience in the mentoring and training of colleagues regarding NEC contract related matters, including previous lessons learnt, building these into new procurement exercises, ensuring continuous improvement. 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. 4652704