Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Craigavon
Job Type: Temporary - 3 Months
Rate of Pay: £19.32 per hour
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
AccessNI: Basic check required

About the Role

Staffline Recruitment Ireland are delighted to be working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to recruit a Project Manager for its Asset Management Project Delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction or building services professional to lead planned maintenance projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will oversee project delivery from initial planning and feasibility through to completion, working closely with consultants, contractors, tenants and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring performance, managing risks, maintaining compliance and ensuring value for money across planned maintenance programmes.

Why You'll Like This Job

• Competitive Pay: Earn £19.32 per hour.
• Varied Responsibilities: Lead projects involving planning, budgeting, contractors and stakeholder engagement.
• Make an Impact: Help maintain and improve housing stock through effective planned maintenance and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management and delivery of complex planned maintenance projects, ensuring targets for time, cost and quality are achieved.
• Develop project plans, realistic schedules, feasibility studies and option appraisals.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditure and prepare cost reports and financial information.
• Appoint and liaise with consultants and contractors, ensuring approved suppliers meet performance and quality expectations.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, maintaining risk registers and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure projects comply with NIHE policies, procedures, financial regulations, relevant legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate consultation with tenants, local authorities, community representatives and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing regular progress reports and monthly programme updates.
• Authorise works instructions, variations and invoices within designated approval limits.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure all relevant documentation and information systems are updated.
• Oversee project handovers, ensuring defects are addressed and post-contract approvals are completed.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to NIHE colleagues and tenants, resolving complaints and identifying recurring issues.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants and external organisations.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes:

• Route 1: A degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building, Construction or Mechanical & Electrical-related discipline, plus at least one year's relevant experience working within a building or construction function.

OR

• Route 2: A BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building, Construction or Mechanical & Electrical-related discipline, plus at least two years' relevant experience working within a building or construction function.

OR

• Route 3: Demonstrable equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning, alongside at least three years' relevant experience working within a Building, Construction or Mechanical & Electrical function.

Candidates should also have the ability to manage projects, monitor budgets and performance, coordinate contractors and consultants, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and maintain accurate project documentation.

Why Staffline?

At Staffline Recruitment Ireland, we understand that finding the right opportunity can be challenging. Established in 1983, we provide permanent and temporary recruitment solutions across a wide range of sectors throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Our experienced team is committed to helping candidates find opportunities that match their skills and experience, providing support throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant construction or building services experience and are ready to take on a new project management opportunity, apply today with your up-to-date CV using the application button.

We look forward to hearing from you!