Job description
Job Title: Project Manager (Ref: 3875)
Location: Adelaide Street, Belfast
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Salary: £16.63 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
• Construction Procurement & Contract Management: Support the Senior Project Manager (Construction Procurement) in delivering cost-effective and technically feasible construction and professional services contracts. Ensure all contract documentation for tenders is completed on time and in line with public procurement policies.
• Tendering & Documentation: Collaborate with internal teams to draft, review, and manage tender and contract documents, ensuring compliance with procurement policy, legislation, and best practices. Liaise with consultants and client departments to finalize procurement requirements.
• Cost & Financial Analysis: Assist with the preparation of pre-tender estimates, contract cost models, and benchmarking. Conduct tender evaluations and collaborate with cost management teams when necessary.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Advise on energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental considerations in construction projects. Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and provide technical support for all procurement exercises.
• Project Delivery & Reporting: Manage procurement exercises using PRINCE2 project management methodologies. Monitor contract initiation, handover, mobilisation, and ensure post-project evaluations and lessons learned are incorporated.
• Technical Support: Assist in interpreting AutoCAD technical drawings and provide ongoing project support in line with the Housing Executive’s goals of delivering quality housing to tenants.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
oOption 1: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or a relevant Building/Construction discipline, plus at least 2 years of experience.
oOption 2: A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or a related Technical/Construction discipline, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience:
oDrafting and managing contract documentation for tender, ensuring stakeholder engagement and compliance with standards.
oAnalysing and reporting on cost data for repairs and planned maintenance contracts.
oProviding technical and financial construction-related advice to various stakeholders.
oExperience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and related applications.
Skills & Attributes
•Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
•Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (both oral and written).
•Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workloads efficiently.
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Other Requirements
• A valid driving license or access to reliable transport to meet job requirements.
• 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.