Job Description

We are seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join our busy Project Management team in Belfast due to an increasing pipeline of work within a range of sectors, but primarily Education, Leisure and Housing.

Purpose of the Job

You will lead and deliver projects for our clients as part of the Project Management team, through concept and detailed designs, planning, procurement and construction on a variety of projects including primary education, secondary education, social housing and other project management schemes.

Tasks will include management of internal and external design teams, project management, client and stakeholder communication and consultation, report writing, programmes, procurement of specialist services and main contractors, NEC contract administration, quality control and other job related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Project Management Team, under the guidance of senior team members, some of your responsibilities will be:

• Establishing a strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders and ensuring that all approvals are in place to meet schedule dates, as well as understanding regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Successfully delivering projects to agreed targets, e.g. programme, budget and quality utilising in-house project management tools and processes.
• Participating in ensuring the integration of design, development, construction delivery, commissioning and process requirements is achieved using the subject matter experts in the team (including own expertise as appropriate).
• Participating in ensuring the project deliverables have been tested, commissioned and handed into operation in accordance with the clients requirements.
• Liaising and co-ordinating with clients, design team members, both in house, other offices and/or external consultants.
• Chairing design team meetings, site progress meetings and client liaison meetings as appropriate.
• Managing and leading procurement of contractors on behalf of clients.
• The role of NEC Project Manager throughout construction.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must have a degree in project management or any related construction discipline,
• Project management experience, including NEC contract administration and ability to work effectively under pressure, to deadlines and as part of a team,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and driving performance,
• Knowledge and experience of mobilising and managing the supply chain, including design, planning and construction services.

Desirable:

• Experience in education or housing projects would be advantageous but not essential,
• 1-3 years' experience in a similar role,
• Applicants should aspire to achieving Chartership status with a recognised body or institution,
• NEC Knowledge,
• Previous consultancy experience.

What we offer

We will provide work/life balance, and opportunities for career growth and progression, through flexible working, membership of professional bodies and career progression towards professional status while offering a competitive salary and a diverse range of projects.

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