Ensuring the effective commercial management of NIHE’s assets, of high quality Planned Works and Compliance related investment to regions within the relevant area of operation.  Ensuring that the investment is planned effectively to maximise efficiencies, is affordable, matches NIHE’s investment standards, is delivered to a high standard with minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved.

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

·         1. i) A degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline PLUS 1 year’s relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function

OR

·         ii) BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5* qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline PLUS 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function

OR

·         iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning AND at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function

(Please include dates to demonstrate the number of years’ experience required according to your qualification level)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

·         Have you reviewed your response to Criteria 1 above to ensure ‘to’ and ‘from’ dates have been provided to demonstrate the required timeframe of experience?

o   Yes

2. Can demonstrate significant experience in 4 of the following 5 areas:

• A) Commercial working knowledge in the planning and delivery of a value for money construction programme of works
• B) Responsibility for designated budgets and ensuring financial controls are in place within the management of NEC 3/4 construction contracts
• C) The collection, analysis and reporting of performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and related information if required, inclusive of benchmarking
• D) The provision of technical advice and guidance on construction contract related matters to a range of stakeholders
• E) Implementation of policies, processes and procedures for compliance. Additionally, monitoring and undertaking corrective action of implemented policies, processes and procedures

3. Candidates must possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full  *

• Yes
• No

Immediate vacancies are based in the South Region, with office bases in either Marlborough House, Craigavon or Frederick Street, Newtownards.  Consideration may be given to base locations in the local offices in Cookstown and Omagh for the South Region.

A reserve list will be compiled for all regions.

Office base locations are in the following areas – please indicate your preferred location/s:

(please note that you will only be considered for vacancies in your selected areas)

• Belfast Region
• North Region – Ballymena
• North Region – Derry/Londonderry
• South Region – Craigavon
• South Region – Newtownards
• South Region – local office in Cookstown (may be considered)
• South Region – local office in Omagh (may be considered)

Further information, including detailed job requirements and application form, is available from our website or by:

Telephone: 03448 920900

Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk