Project Manager 5 posts

Education Authority - Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Minor Capital Programme Delivery Service. This role includes managing projects, ensuring compliance with education standards, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates must hold a degree in Project Management or a relevant professional qualification with experience in construction project management. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in construction-related Project Management.
• Collaborating with external stakeholders for project feasibilities.
• Experience in managing risks at RIBA 0-1.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop projects within the Minor Capital Programme.
• Assisting with project cost control and contract management.
• Supervise external consultants and ensure project standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Project Management or construction-related discipline

Membership in relevant Professional Institute

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this role is to manage and develop projects within the Minor Capital Programme Delivery Service. As a Project Manager you will be accountable for ensuring that service delivery is focused on meeting the needs of children and young people, delivering equal access to excellent services. You will participate in transformational change, implementing new structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services across the Infrastructure and Capital Development Division and the Minor Capital Programme Delivery. The role is responsible for the effective management and delivery of all Minor capital works, working closely with the Department of Education (DE) and other sectorial bodies to ensure compliance with policy and capital standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting with the provision of cost control in connection with the Education Authority’s capital and revenue projects;
• Providing estimates and monitoring expenditure on the Education Authority’s programmes of work;
• Assisting with progressing contract and fee payments on a wide variety of projects.

Implementation of Projects

• Advising other units on contractual procedures to be followed and producing contract preliminaries for tender documents;
• Assisting with selecting contractors, scrutinising submitted tenders, assessing claims for payment and settling final accounts and claims;
• Assessing fee claims received from external consultants.

Negotiations with DE

• Assisting with progressing capital projects through the Department of Education financial approvals system and negotiating with the Department of Education on cost allowances for each project.

Development Works

• Assisting with identifying options to be included in economic appraisals and forecasting revenue and life‑cycle costs for all options; preparing and completing economic appraisals;
• Assisting with preparing post‑project evaluation reports on completed major contracts;
• Assisting with the Education Authority’s five‑year property strategy.

Procurement of External Consulting Services

• Assisting with directing external professional consultants to ensure that the Board’s standards are met on a wide range of capital and revenue projects;
• Assisting with the payment of external consultants in accordance with agreed terms.

Asset Management

• Assisting with the Education Authority’s property condition surveys and updating information as required.

Other Responsibilities

• Carry out the full range of professional services as a Project Manager on any projects as directed by the Head of Service and Locality Manager.
• Act as Project Manager / Project Sponsor / Senior Responsible Owner on any projects as directed by the Head of Service and Locality Manager; co‑ordinate and manage in‑house technical teams and external contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Carry out the full range of professional duties of a Principal Designer under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) and advise and monitor local staff on issues relating to CDM regulations.
• Manage delivery of the Education Authority’s annual minor works programme from RIBA Stage 0 to Stage 7, ensuring projects are delivered within cost, time and statutory requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility

The post holder will be responsible for supervising a large number of highly qualified external consultants in the construction industry (Architects, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Clerk of Works and Principal Designers). This supervision is not shared but the post holder reports to the Line Manager and may deputise for the Line Manager as required. The post holder may also supervise Architectural Technicians, Students and Administrative Staff.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Hold a Degree in Project Management or a construction‑related discipline and have a minimum of three years experience in construction‑related Project Management;
• OR hold corporate membership of a relevant Professional Institute (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ABE, APM, PMI, CIAT, ARB) and have a minimum of two years experience in construction‑related Project Management;
• OR have a minimum of five years experience in a paid capacity working in construction‑related project management within the last ten years;
• Demonstrable experience including examples of collaborating with external stakeholders to prepare technical feasibilities, options and managing risks at RIBA 0‑1;
• Demonstrable experience including examples of preparing Planning and Building Control applications, showing knowledge of NI Building Regulations and statutory procedures, including liaison with statutory bodies, utility providers and stakeholders;
• Demonstrable experience including examples of project management and delivery of projects from RIBA 2‑7, including implementation of NEC4 contract to achieve successful delivery of construction capital projects.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the requirements of a Project Manager and functions of the Education Authority;
• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations;
• Knowledge of the DENI Building Handbooks for Schools;
• Knowledge of procurement processes (PQQ, CfT/ITT, e‑tendering);
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations;
• Knowledge of NEC suite of contracts and administration;
• Knowledge in the use of AutoCAD or other design software.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team;
• Use own initiative and judgement to solve problems and respond to others;
• Take a responsive and customer‑focused approach to work;
• Work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills with ability to communicate effectively and build working relationships within a team;
• Good organisational skills and ability to organise a busy workload to prioritise plan and deliver effective results on time;
• Flexibility to meet changing demands and prioritise and delegate as required;
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve target deadlines as required by Head of Service or Line Manager;
• Be flexible, self‑motivated, practice tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to make decisions.

EEO and Equality Statement

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1