Project Officer (Mechanical)

There is currently one permanent, full-time post.

The post holder will report to the Assistant Programme Manager (M&E Projects) and will be responsible for:

• Assisting the implementation, delivery, and monitoring of an effective mechanical services programme of refurbishment projects and improvement works for Council assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and statutory requirements.

• The co-ordination, design, implementation, and delivery of multiple assigned bespoke projects within the agreed timeframes or specific deadlines.

• The provision of a full mechanical design service and the preparation of full design packages for use in procurement exercises.

• The project management of assigned M&E projects in compliance with the RIBA stage plan and agreed project management methodology, resolving any immediate issues arising.    

• Ensuring effective financial management and high quality, responsive and integrated customer focused services for the assigned mechanical projects programme of work and assigned bespoke projects.

• The co-ordination of M&E projects with the unit’s wider range of M&E and fabric programmes and projects and other programmes of work across the department and wider organisation.

• Providing specialist professional and technical advice and guidance on all property-related matters as required including keeping under review new developments in the field of mechanical design and to make periodic recommendations for improvements.
  
  
  

  As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

  And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

  As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

  Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.