Project Development Officer - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council - Ballymena
Join Mid & East Antrim Borough Council in Ballymena as a Project Development Officer and play a key part in developing and implementing vital projects throughout the borough.
About the role:
* £23.37 per hour
* Location: Ballymena
* Monday to Friday
* 37 hours a week
* Temporary for 12 months
* Closing date: Thursday 28th May 2026
What you'll be doing in this role:
* Implement the Council's capital works projects programme, to monitor progress and liaise with mangers and the project team.
* Act as lead project manager for nominated schemes
* Develop action plans including costs and clear work programmes for a wide range of capital projects
* Responsible for ensuring contractors, consultants and other Council departments involved in contracts co-operate efficiently and effectively
* Efficiently and effectively manage capital works projects expenditure in line with Councils tendering process
* Assist with drawing up specifications, obtaining competitive tenders and evaluating proposals to ensure both value for money and quality are achieved
* Attend meetings and undertake work related to the development and operation of the department as required
* Maintain good working relationships with other officers and to regularly liaise with other managers in the department and in the Council to ensure effective co-ordination of activities
What you'll need for this role:
* Applicants must have a degree or equivalent qualification in a Building related subject
* Applicants must be in possession of a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
* Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 3 years' (5 years if they do not possess the academic qualification in criteria 1) of managing capital projects from design to client handover clearly demonstrating experience and competence in the following areas:
* Successful delivery of commercial/public capital and minor works projects
* Successful management of budgets
* Experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders
* Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to the post.
* A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post (this applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act)
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.