Deputy Projects Manager (Fixed Term - 3 Years) The Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) is the leading provider of harbour and ancillary services to the Northern Ireland Sea Fishing Industry and owns and operates the ports of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie. We have a vacancy for a Deputy Projects Manager (Fixed Term - 3 Years) Hours of work 37.5 per week The position includes: Local Government Officers (NILGOSC) pension scheme Attractive annual leave allowance Training opportunities Working from home by agreement Full details including Job Description and Person Specification are available on our website by clicking Apply below. To apply, please send your CV as well as a completed NIFHA Monitoring Form. Closing date: 12 noon - Thursday 26 June 2025 Interviews are expected to take place w/c 4thAugust 2025. Please confirm your availability when applying as it may be possible to accommodate an alternative interview date. NIFHA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and will consider all applications strictly on the basis of merit JOBDESCRIPTION Post: Deputy Projects Manager (3-year, fixed term) JOB DETAILS Responsible to: ThePrincipalProjectsManager Working hours: 37.5hoursperweek Normalworkinghoursare9.00amto5.00pm,MondaytoFridaybutaflexibleapproachtoworkinghoursisafundamentalfeatureofyouremployment,anditisexpectedthepostmayincludeeveningandweekendworking Youwillberequiredtorecordyourhoursofworkonanautomatictimerecordingsystem Location: PrimarilybasedattheNorthernIrelandFisheryHarbourAuthoritys(NIFHA)HeadOffice,3StPatricksAvenue,DownpatrickCo.Down,BT306DW,butyouwillberegularlyrequiredtoundertakeworkatourharboursandotherspecificlocationsasrequired Workingfromhomebyagreement Salary: £43,584perannum(underreview) Essential Qualifications and Experience: SeePersonSpecification Special circumstances: DrivingLicenceandaccesstoaformoftransporttoenabletraveltoNIFHAsitesandelsewhereonNIFHAbusiness JOB SUMMARY The post holder will manage a diverse workstream, including identifying, developing and managing delivery of a range of capital and minor works projects to ensure that NIFHA fulfils its statutory duty to manage, operate and improve the harbours and associated estates and facilities at the three harbours of Ardglass, Kilkeel and Portavogie. WorksmaybefundedthroughbudgetprovisionorGrants.Thepostholderwillpreparegrantapplicationsandbusinesscasestoappropriaterequirementsoffundingbodiesandprovidemonitoringandreporting. Theroleisaimedataself-starterwhowillbeabletoworkontheirown,andwillnotbedauntedbyplanning,completing,andimplementingtheirpersonalworkschedule,independently. Thepostholdermusthaveaninnovativeapproachtotheirworkandhavearealcommitmenttoinspiringchange. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Thekeydutiesoftheroleareproviding: ProjectManagementandsimilarfunctionsforNIFHAandensuringthatcapital/grant-fundedprojectscomplywithpolicy,statutoryandlegalrequirements and ActingasNIFHAProjectSponsorandensuringprojectsaredesignedanddeliveredtomeetthespeci?cneedforprojectandthatthisiscommunicatedtotherelevantstakeholders,enduserandcustomers. The key responsibilities of the role are: WorkingwithNIFHAmanagementandstakeholderstoidentifyprojectswhichcontributetomeetingNIFHAsstatutoryduties,itscorporateplanandneedsoftheorganisation RepresentingNIFHAatliaisonmeetingswithexternalbodiesandconsultantsatseniorandoperationallevel WorkingwiththeDepartmentalfundingbodyandapplyingforprojectfundinginlinewithschemeguidance CompletionofbusinesscasestoDepartmentalrequirementsinsupportoffundingapplications Developmentofprojectsbriefsforcommissioningexternalconsultantsandworkingcloselywiththemindeveloping: scopeofworksandminimumrequirementsforprojects Developingandmaintainingprojectriskregisters Preparationofprojectdeliverplans Workingwithexternalconsultantsandleadingtheprocurementofandcontractorsonprojects Managingconsultants/contractorstodelivervalueformoney EnsuringHealthandSafetyise?ectivelymanagedandimplementedthroughprojectlifecycle Coordinatinginputfrominternalstakeholdersandteamsintakingforwardprojects Monitoringandreportingonprojectprogressandprojectteamperformance Preparingandreportingtofundingbodiesinlinewithconditionoffunding PreparingreportsandpapersforNIFHABoardmeetings Maintainingprofessionalstandardswithinprojectteamsandapplyingthesetoachieveworkobjectives Creating,maintainingandenhancinge?ectiveworkingrelationships Anyotherrelevantdutiesasrequiredbymanagement. Theabovelistisnotexhaustivebutgivesagoodindicationofthemaindutiesofthepost.Theemphasisonparticulardutiesmayvaryovertimeaccordingtobusinessneeds. MISSCELLANEOUS Toattendmeetingsasandwhenrequired Tomakepresentationsasandwhenrequired Toundertakeanyjob-relatedtrainingasandwhenrequired NIFHAsstaffmembersareexpectedtopresenthighstandardsofpersonalintegrityandconductatalltimesthatwillnotreflectadverselyontheorganisationanditsreputation. OurEmployeeHandbookadvisesallstaffofthestandardsofconductexpectedofthem.Itidentifiesasetofprinciples,governingbehaviourbywhichstaffmembersareexpectedtoabide. PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties. The duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character / purpose of the job or the level of responsibility PERSON SPECIFICATION By the closing date for applications, applicants must have a minimum of: Qualifications/ Attainments 1.ASecond-classdegreeinaconstruction-relateddiscipline;* OR 2.AHNDinaconstruction-relateddiscipline;* OR 3. A HNC in a construction-related discipline; * Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made. Start dates (mm/yy) and end dates (mm/yy) for each project should be given in your response. Including advice on key project aspects (procurement strategy, programme, budget, risk, scope etc.) Relevant Experience Atleast3yearsexperience,gainedwithinthelast 7 years, including the provision of advice to clients and the management of contractors/consultants on a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical project; new build or refurbishment construction project, or projects, with a total value of at least £1m. and Atleast4yearsexperience,gainedwithinthelast 7 years, including the provision of advice to clients and the management of contractors/consultants on a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical project; new build or refurbishment construction project, or projects, with a total value of at least £1m. and Atleast5yearsexperience,gainedwithinthelast 7 years, including the provision of advice to clients and the management of contractors/consultants on a Civil, Mechanical or Electrical project; new build or refurbishment construction project, or projects, with a total value of at least £1m.