The Education Authority is now recruiting for: Project Managers to join their locality teams Job Reference Number:25002253 Contract: Permanent Status: Full-Time 36 hours per week Grade/Scale:Salary Range NJC pts 33 - 36 | £42,708 - £45,718 per annum Location:Various locations as listed Additional Information: The Education Authority is now recruiting for: Project Managers to join their locality teams There are currently posts available in Locality East (Belfast), Locality North (Ballymena) and Locality Southwest (Armagh). Base location to be determined on appointment. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to an immediate vacancy will be placed on a reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered similar appointments across all localities at the discretion of the EA during that period. Job Purpose: The overall purpose of the role is to manage and develop projects as part of the portfolio of services outlined below. As a member of the Minor Capital Programme Delivery Service, the Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that service delivery is focused on meeting the needs of children and young people through provision of equal access to excellent services. The Project Manager will be part of transformational change and will implement developing structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services. The Project Manager will take part in the significant ongoing change and harmonisation process across Infrastructure Capital Development Division and the Minor Capital Programme Delivery. 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, i.e. Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Association of Building Engineers (ABE), Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI); Chartered Institute of Architectural Technician (CIAT); Architects Registration Board (ARB) or equivalent 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 of successfully providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on more complex/non-routine queries Demonstrable experience of making managerial and technical decisions Demonstrable experience of using the NEC 3 Suite of Contracts The successful candidate will be required: a) To have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion; OR b) Be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion. Note: The above criteria is an extract from the job person specification. For a full list of criteria please follow the details below on the method of application. How to Apply: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. Only completed applications will be considered. To start the process click Apply Now button below. Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 23:59pm