Construction Projects Delivery Manager. State Body

Construction Projects Delivery Manager. State Body - Hospital Projects

This role primarily relates to construction and engineering project/programme expenditure and progress. The role will support the management and delivery of the multi annual Capital Plan.

Job Title; Technical Services Officer, Chief Assistant

Location: Galway with travel Nationwide (Although the Principle Office is Galway City, our client is open to considering a base in the republic of Ireland other than Galway, subject to a minimum level of attendance in the Galway Office and availability for Dublin based or national meetings as required. Our client offers a blended/hybrid working model.

Salary: â¬72,000 - â¬80,000 plus expenses

Annual Leave; 30 days plus bank holidays

The Capital Plan is derived from the Programme for Government, takes account of previously agreed projects and is aligned to the strategic priorities of the our client, supporting the mitigation of infrastructural risk and the delivery of safe and quality healthcare

The role will be largely office based.

Significant experience of project delivery, through all phases of the project lifecycle (project scoping, design team appointment, design stages, contract procurement and final account) is required. Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards

Note; Management of projects during the design or construction phase is NOT part of this role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·      Assist with the compilation, development and drafting of the Capital Investment Programme;( The Capital Programme provides significant public investment in health infrastructure to meet current needs, to cater for an estimated population growth of one million people and to respond to the changing demographic profile in Ireland)

·      Assist with the development and drafting of annual, quarterly, weekly and other reports, on the implementation and progress of the Capital Investment Programme for the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform,

·      Extensive use is made of Microsoft Excel in reporting

·      Assist with the review, revision and implementation of the Capital Projcts Manual and Approvals Protocol (CPM&AP). To ensure alignment of the CPM&AP with the National Financial Regulations, and the Capital Infrastructure Guidelines (Public Spending Code) of the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform;

·      Assist in the functioning of the National Capital and Property Steering Committee. Support the management of the operation of the Committee and the evaluation and assessment of project submissions, in line with the CPM&AP and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Capital Infrastructure Guidelines (Public Spending Code);

·      Liaise with Senior Team on proposed capital projects and to proactively ensure compliance with the Capital Projects Manual and Approvals Protocol

·      Assist in establishing and managing a project reporting structure as required by the Capital Projects Manual and Approvals Protocol and the Capital Infrastructure Guidelines (Public Spending Code);

·      Support the delivery of National Priority Projects and Programmes

·      Work collaboratively, liaise and consult in relation to Capital and Estates business and identified service requirements

·      Assist in the development and implementation of the National Estates Information System (NEIS), as it applies to Capital Investment Programme management. Support the system super user/champion in relation to broad uptake and use of the NEIS

·      Achievement of targets and plans and completion of agreed work within allocated resources;

·      Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risk within area of responsibility;

·      Engage in the Performance Achievement process in conjunction with Line Manager

·      Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient service

Key responsibilities include:

·      Developing a SSSS as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work.

·      Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection.

·      Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee.

·      Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant ward/department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with procedures .

·      Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate.

·      Reviewing the health and safety performance through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example.

Requirements

Qualifications and/or experience

i)           Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) major academic award in Architecture, Engineering or Surveying accredited by the relevant Professional Institute (Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland). 

OR

ii)          Have Membership of the relevant professional association:

-            Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland

-            Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

-            Engineers Ireland

-            Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland

OR

iii)         Be eligible for registration under the Building Control Act 2007, without requiring further assessment as it applies to your qualified discipline.

OR

iv)         Hold a qualification at least equivalent to i), ii) or iii).

AND

v)          Have had at least five yearsâ satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification at i), ii), iii) or iv) above in architecture, engineering or surveying work, including adequate experience in the construction or maintenance of buildings or in the installation or maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and heating services of such buildings.

AND

Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as relevant to the role, including experience in the construction or maintenance of buildings or in the installation or maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and heating services of such buildings.

Demonstrate depth and breadth of technical training and experience as relevant to the role.

Evidence of computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, Engineering specific programmes such as Project Manager, Autocad etc. and Financial systems (for e.g. SAP).

Send your CV and a detailed summary of your relevant experience in confidence to; darina@techskills.ie