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Maintenance Project Manager (Public Sector)
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead maintenance and minor works delivery across a large, diverse public-sector estate. This is a 9-12 month contract based in Greater Belfast, offering flexible and hybrid working, and the opportunity to influence significant transformation across estates and facilities services.
Your new role
The Project Manager will lead a geographically dispersed team of professional, technical, and administrative staff, ensuring the effective delivery of planned, response, and minor capital works. You will manage budgets, support strategic development, and contribute to ongoing service harmonisation across maintenance and minor capital programmes.
This role involves close collaboration with senior managers and external bodies to ensure projects align with policy, standards, and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support teams delivering maintenance and minor works across multiple sites.
- Manage planned and response maintenance budgets and minor capital programmes.
- Oversee minor works across controlled and non-controlled education settings.
- Liaise with government bodies and utility providers to ensure compliance.
- Support strategic planning, business planning, and service transformation.
- Contribute to performance management, risk management, and outcomes-based reporting.
- Provide guidance to senior leaders, committees, and partner organisations.
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What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Project Management or a construction-related discipline plus three years' experience in a construction-related project management role.
- OR HND/HNC in a building-related discipline plus three years' experience in a construction-related project management role.
- OR five years' experience working in a construction-related project management role.
- Experience: Demonstrable experience making managerial and technical decisions.
- Experience using ICT within estates management, including AutoCAD and estates information systems.
- Knowledge: Broad understanding of maintenance issues, with strong problem-solving and initiative.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, particularly CDM regulations, in a maintenance environment.
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What you'll get in return
- Salary: £44,000-£47,000 per annum, pro rata.
- 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- 36 days annual leave, including statutory/bank holidays.
- Hybrid working.
- Immediate start available.
- Potential for contract extension and a longer-term permanent role.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on 02890446900 or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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