The Role Reporting into a specialist development team, the successful candidate will support the coordination and completion of a programme of technical assessments to ensure housing schemes meet agreed design, compliance, cost and value-for-money standards. Key responsibilities will include: Undertaking technical assessments of housing development proposals, including design compliance, cost appraisal and value for money Producing clear, evidence-based reports with recommendations to support project approval decisions Engaging with external delivery partners through pre-assessment discussions to support timely scheme approvals Providing technical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners Supporting audits of completed schemes to ensure compliance with approved proposals, including site visits and drawing reviews Maintaining accurate project records in line with internal procedures Contributing to the ongoing development of design standards and best practice Essential Criteria Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas: Housing scheme design process compliance, including adherence to relevant standards and/or funding criteria The housing scheme development process and associated delivery challenges Partnership working with key stakeholders involved in housing development Technical assessment of project proposals and the preparation of reports with clear recommendations Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the following: Registered Architect or Architecture graduate with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience, or BTEC Higher Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent) in an architecture or construction-related discipline with 3 years' relevant experience, or Exceptionally, candidates with 5 years' relevant experience may be considered without the above qualifications Additional Requirements Strong IT skills Access to a driving licence or suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role Willingness to complete a Basic Access NI check Working Arrangements Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Flexible working hours with core hours in place Hybrid working model available (office-based in Belfast with some home working) For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence IND02 Skills: Architect building surveyor maintenance