Job description

Project Development Officer - £18.53ph - Ballymena Area - Ongoing Temporary - 37hpw

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for the delivery of assigned projects within the Council's Capital and Minor Works projects programme of work.

Delivery of the capital plan on time and within budget.

Delivery of a quality project(s) meeting needs of both Council and end users.

1. Service Delivery
   • 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
   • Ensure that the project team are kept informed of progress and developments relating to the performance, operation and management of the Capital and Minor Works projects and provide advice on the latest issues in this field of service delivery
   • Undertake duties outside normal working hours and attend meetings of Council, Committees or other groups as required
   • Carry out such other duties relevant to the post as may be directed by Head of Service or Capital Works & Estates Manager.

Essential Criteria;

Degree or equivalent qualification in a Building related subject

AND

Must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 3 years' experience 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

AND

Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to the post.

OR

If you do not possess a degree or equivalent qualification in Building related subject, have 5 years' experience 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

AND

Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to the post.

(Full Job Description available on request)