Your newpany
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, to recruit a Project Development Officer (Capital) on a temporary contract basis for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility of further extension.
Your new role
Reporting to the Capital Works Manager, you will oversee the delivery of assigned Capital and Minor Works projects on time and within budget. This will include:
Developing action plans including costs and clear work programmes for a wide range of capital projects.Ensuring that contractors, consultants and wider stakeholders involved in contracts co-operate effectively. Efficiently and effectively managing capital works projects expenditure in line with the Council’s tendering process. Assisting with drawing up specifications, obtainingpetitive tenders and evaluating proposals to ensure both value for money and quality are achieved.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you should possess the following:
A degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent in a building related subject, and membership of a recognised professional body relevant to the post.
Alongside the above qualifications, you must have a minimum of three years' experience in managing capital projects from design to client handover, including:
Successful delivery ofmercial / public capital and minor works projects;
Successful management of budgets;
Experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders.
If you do not possess a degree or equivalent qualification in a building related subject, you should possess 5+ years' experience as outlined above and membership of a recognised professional body relevant to the post.
What you'll get in return
This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with a large public body on an ongoing temporary contract basis. You will play an important role, ensuring the delivery of a range of capital projects.