Senior Capital Development Officer

Antrim, County Antrim
Riada Resourcing

Senior Capital Development Officer – Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council – Antrim Civic Centre

Join Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council as a Senior Capital Development Officer and play a key role in delivering excellent administrative and customer service support. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within the public sector, working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

About the role:

• £26.62 per hour
• Location: Antrim Civic Centre
• Hours of Work: 37 hours
• Duration: Up to 6 months
• Public Sector
• Please note the closing date for this vacancy is 10.00am on Tuesday 16th June

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Responsible for the provision of contract and delivery advice, project management and technical support.
• To develop service delivery agreements for consultants and contractors as required by the Capital Development Manager and prepare appropriate tender and contract documentation.
• To support the Project Development Manager in the delivery of the Capital Programme including managing and monitoring contracts and service delivery agreements
• Responsible for the effective management, monitoring and control of allocated projects from inception to successful delivery compliant with projects briefs, objectives, and implementation plans.
• Prepare effective project briefs, in conjunction with project sponsors / clients.
• Identify, mitigate and manage all risks and environmental considerations associated with allocated projects in conjunction with the Capital Development Manager.
• As required by the Capital Development Manager manage and control quality, time and cost parameters of all allocated projects and report thereon as required.
• Undertake the role of Council representative on a range of projects, and act as focal point of contact and technical liaison between project sponsors and the delivery team(s) as required by the Capital Development Manager

What you’ll need for this role:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant built environment discipline (i.e architecture, project management, quantity surveyor)
• Possess registration or full current corporate membership by examination of a relevant professional body or be willing to obtain this within 2 years of accepting the post.
• Consideration may be given to those candidates who do not hold the above academic qualification but who can demonstrate a minimum of 7 year’s experience
• A minimum of 3 consecutive years’ experience working in a built environment in project management to include a minimum of 3 of the following;
  • Delivery of capital projects
  • Preparation of tender documents
  • Compliance with project budgets
  • Coordinating project teams
  • Building partnerships with a range of stakeholders
  • Good planning, organisational and project management skills
  • Good administrative and financial skills
• Working knowledge of the following;
  • Project Management tools, i.e Microsoft Project
  • Modern forms of consultant and works contracts
  • Health and Safety legislation
  • Procurement legislation
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows Applications
• Full current driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full, or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
• Available to work after hours, particularly evenings, to facilitate engagements and meetings.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.