IT Technical Support

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Job Overview:The Installation Technician role involves delivering desktop hardware installation services as part of a wider service delivery solution.
Rate£17.72/Hr through UMB£13.66/Hr through basic PAYE£15.51/Hr through Premium PAYE
Contract1 month contract Until 31st May
Timings: 07:00AM- 03:00PM Monday to Friday LocationBangor
Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday - Friday.
Main Responsibilities- Installation Technician to provide desktop hardware installation services where basic technical skills are required for a service delivery solution.

• Installation Technicians will typically unbox and install the kit to the desk, connect peripherals, connect cables (eg power and network) and perform any relevant power on self-tests. Basic steps to start automated builds and simple scripted post-login configuration may also be required.
• Technicians may be asked to work variable shift patterns as business requires.
• All candidates need a full driving licence (although they do not need access to a vehicle), and we cannot accept any visa’s as these positions are temp-to-perm

Additional InformationInterview Process: Once the profile gets shortlisted, then interview will be conducted
How to Apply: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Our client has an opportunity for a Building and Construction Project Manager to join them on a contract for 12 months with possible extension. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong client?side construction project management experience, thrives in a fast?paced setting, and enjoys leading projects from initial concept through to successful handover. Role: Building and Construction Project Manager Location: Belfast - fully onsite Hours: 36 per week Clearance: BPSS required before starting Hourly Rate: £40.44 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you’ll be doing: Leading client?side construction projects from feasibility and design through to completion and handover.
Providing clear leadership and direction to ensure all stakeholders/multi-functional project teams (internal and external) are aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain project delivery plans, CAPEX business cases and risk/opportunity registers.
Managing budgets, controlling expenditure, and ensuring resources are used efficiently.
Ensuring all project documentation is accurate, compliant, and up?to?date.
Maintaining strong health & safety standards throughout all project activities.
Identifying and managing risks, escalating issues where necessary, and implementing mitigation strategies.
Building positive working relationships across internal and external teams.Requirements: Demonstrable project management experience within the construction sector. Strong project management skills with the ability to motivate and coordinate multi?disciplinary teams.
Ability to translate client briefs into robust construction requirements, including scopes of work for external professionals.
Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, their design, operation and lifecycle.
Strong understanding of the full construction lifecycle and processes.
Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety practices.
Ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of providing strong leadership. Collaborative team player who can integrate effectively into an established project management team.Essential Education in Construction/Building Services (BSc/HND) or equivalent experience.
Hold relevant level of professional membership i.e. CIBSE, IMechE, IET Competence with IT and project tools such as MS Project and G?Suite. If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry’s best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

MCS Group has a 6 month temporary contract available for a Business Analyst in the banking sector in Belfast. This Business Analyst will play a key role on the project team as they implement a change initiative across the bank. As Business Analyst, you will gather requirements, manage internal stakeholders, and ensure the successful implementation of the initiative.

The Details

This is a 6 month temporary position, based in Belfast (hybrid working).

This role requires some previous commercial experience in a similar position, ideally in a professional services/banking environment. Prior experience working on a similar project / organisational change initiative would be highly beneficial.

This position requires strong analytical skills with experience gathering, interpreting, and presenting data.

You will have excellent problem-solving skills, including experience of breaking down complex issues, evaluating options, and implementing effective solutions.

This position requires working knowledge of core project management principles, including planning, progress tracking, risk and issue management, and supporting organisational change

You will be proficient in standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email)

Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

A proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.

Salary: Circa £16.00 per hour (35 hours per week, hybrid working).
Duration: 6 month temporary contract.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group 02896 935 509

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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HRIS Project Manager - Belfast - 12 month contract

Our client, a leading multi-site organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to take ownership of the final stages of a recently implemented HRIS and drive successful adoption across the business.

The system is now live, and the focus of this role is to roll out remaining modules, embed usage across the organisation, and ensure managers and employees are fully confident using the platform for reporting, performance management, and core HR processes.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in system optimisation, change adoption, and training delivery, ensuring technology translates into real business value.

The Role

You will lead the rollout and adoption of key HRIS modules, including performance management, reporting, and additional system functionality, ensuring the platform is fully embedded across all sites.

Working closely with HR, IT, and operational leaders, you will bridge the gap between system capability and real-world usage - particularly helping managers understand how to use reporting tools to make better people decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of remaining HRIS modules, including performance management and reporting functionality
• Drive system adoption across a multi-site workforce, ensuring consistent and confident usage
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions for HR teams, managers, and end users
• Develop user guides, toolkits, and supporting materials to improve system understanding
• Support managers in using reporting dashboards and analytics for workforce insights
• Act as the key liaison between HR, IT, and system vendors to resolve issues and optimise functionality
• Monitor system usage and identify opportunities to improve engagement and efficiency
• Ensure GDPR compliance and data integrity across all HRIS processes
• Provide ongoing post-implementation support and continuous improvement input

About You

• Proven experience in HRIS system implementation or post-go-live rollout
• Strong background in training delivery and user adoption/change management
• Confident working with HR systems
• Strong understanding of HR processes, particularly performance management and reporting
• Ability to translate technical system features into simple, practical user guidance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
• Experience working in multi-site or complex organisational environments
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead the final phase of a large HR digital transformation
• 12 month contract role, based in Belfast with travel across sites
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High-impact role focused on real system adoption and behavioural change
• Chance to directly influence how managers use data and performance tools to improve decision-making

Next Steps

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ryan Calvert, Head of HR Recruitment at MCS Group, on 028 9023 5456.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

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Hays is working with a large public‑sector transformation programme to recruit a Senior Data Migration Lead. This is a data‑first role, requiring deep technical credibility rather than a purely governance‑led project manager. You will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex data migration activities, working closely with vendors, application teams, and integration specialists to ensure high‑quality, secure, and reliable data outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead scoping, planning, mapping, and execution of large‑scale data migrations
• Own data quality, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
• Work across multiple legacy systems and data formats (e.g. SQL, XML, HL7)
• Challenge vendor approaches and manage data migration risks
• Coordinate technical data specialists and report progress to senior stakeholders

Essential Experience

• Proven background leading complex data migration workstreams
• Hands‑on understanding of data structures, formats, tooling, and validation
• Experience managing high‑volume, poor‑quality, or complex datasets
• Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills

Why Apply?

• Senior role with genuine technical ownership
• Long‑term transformation programme with data at the core
• Initial ‑9 month contract with strong extension potential
• Hybrid working model

Apply via Hays to discuss this opportunity confidentially.

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We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a highly motivated PMO Consultant to join a dynamic team supporting the Markets business. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of programs and projects, contributing to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives within a leading financial institution.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role will be part of the transformation team working on the global remediation you will be responsible for

• Tracking documents
• Schedule meetings
• Document minutes of meetings
• Assist in submitting updates as needed to meet reporting requirements
• Coordinating project activities
• Maintain project plans
• Status reports and Raid logs.

Over time, you will be expected to participate in:

• Issue identification and resolution
• Risk identification and resolution
• Dependency identification and tracking; plan and facilitate working group meetings
• Maintain reports on daily UAT test results

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to possess the following skills/experience:

• Proven experience in PMO or project management roles ideally within a financial or consultancy-based organisation
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office, so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference, and we would not consider someone relocating for this role.
Although the role is initially for a 6-month period, there is a high possibility of extension. If you’re interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Contract
Daily Rate: £400 - £500 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 8 months initially

Location: Hybrid Working - 3 days in Belfast and 2 days remote working

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a talented Business Analyst to join their Transaction Monitoring Team, which plays a crucial role in managing conduct-related surveillances of global market trading activity. This position presents an exng opportunity to work with a new Large Language Model (LLM) tool designed to capture transaction data from chat and voice transcripts. As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for driving quality improvements and reporting on the benefits realised from this innovative tool.

Key Responsibilities:
Optimise output: Manage the feedback loop, including error identification, GT creation, and prompt management, ensure consistently meets or exceeds quality targets.
Ensure Data Integrity: Cross-reference chat data with the trades table to validate consistency and identify discrepancies.
Resolve Errors: Systematically investigate, document, and prevent errors through comprehensive root cause analysis.
Collaborate for Enhancement: Partner with Transaction Monitoring and Technology teams to continuously improve functionality and performance.
Quantify Benefits: Track and measure realised benefits, including re-bookings identified and hours saved.
Report Performance: Continuously assess key quality metrics and communicate progress, impact, and benefit tracking to stakeholders.

Qualities Needed:
Financial Market Expertise: A strong understanding of market operations, orders, and executions is essential.
Data Interpretation: Proficiency in interpreting ISV chat data and comprehending OMS/Trades Table data is required.
Cross-Functional Communication: Excellent communication skills are necessary to collaborate with diverse teams, including Technology, Transaction Monitoring, Trading, and Sales.
Analytical Problem-Solver: You should be adept at identifying and diagnosing errors in LLM output or Trades Tables.
Collaborative Team Player: The ability to work effectively across teams is crucial for advancing innovative AI projects.

If you are passionate about using data to drive improvements in financial markets and have the expertise to excel in this role, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Join our client in making a significant impact in the world of financial market surveillance. Your analytical skills could be the key to enhancing the quality and efficiency of critical market operations!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are seeking engineers who want to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry and society to support emerging approaches to digitalisation for industry 4.0 within AMIC's advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience of methods and processes, to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies and sectors. You will work collaboratively with your team, industry, technology providers, national technology centres and academia to deliver key projects focused on advanced manufacturing. You will be involved in implementing a Unified Namespace Architecture within AMICs facilities on a state-of-the-art modern infrastructure and demonstrating best practices to industry.About the personEssential Criteria:1. Educational Background:Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline; OR Extensive recent and relevant industrial experience directly related to the role.2. Technical Expertise:Manufacturing Systems Integration - Understanding of MES, ERP systems and their role within Industry 4.0 architectures.Industrial Data Architecture - Understanding of how to structure and contextualise data across multiple systems (MES, ERP, SCADA, IIOT).Tag Hierarchy Design - Ability to design logical and scalable tag structures that reflect physical and digital assets across the enterprise.Industrial Protocols & Communication - Familiarity of protocols such as OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, Profibus for secure industrial data exchange.Security & Access Control - Ability to implement role-based authentication, cybersecurity best practices, and compliance with industrial data governance.Event-Driven Architecture - Experience with publish/subscribe patterns, real-time data streaming, and workflow automationProgramming & Scripting - Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar for industrial automation and data processing applications.3. Experience:Demonstrable evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget.Experience of using research/industrial tools and techniques resulting in high quality projects and technical reports.Evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions.4. Personal Qualities:Evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained / relevant for industrial data-related problems.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical information.Ability to innovate and rapidly contribute to research projects.Willingness to visit collaborative partners and to attend meetings and conferences nationally and internationally as requested.To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.This is a 3 year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Desktop Rollout Engineer

• Contract
• Location: Various locations across Northern Ireland
• Salary: £14-17 per hour DOE

We are excited to offer the opportunity for Desktop Rollout Engineers to join a dynamic IT Support project across Northern Ireland. This role involves working with a local IT Support organisation to deploy server and switch installations efficiently and effectively, ensuring high standards of technical support and customer service.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deploy desktop devices multiple sites in Northern Ireland, requiring travel.
• Handle the decommissioning of old hardware and installation of new equipment, including conducting equipment audits.
• Follow installation guidelines meticulously and provide end-user familiarisation with new equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service standards and ensure adherence by other engineers.
• Implement and adhere to Asset Management processes and procedures.
• Distribute tasks among team members and act as a technical escalation point to resolve installation issues.
• Collaborate with project managers to establish effective shift patterns and ensure smooth operation.
• Work closely with company escalation points to ensure seamless handover of issues and maintain customer satisfaction throughout the rollout process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Profound knowledge of Windows 10/11.
• Skilled in auditing PCs and installing software on replacement systems.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities with the mentioned software.
• Capability to work independently without supervision.
• Excellent customer interaction skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work on a significant regional project.
• Exposure to diverse technical environments and challenges.
• Supportive team and management.

All candidates must demonstrate a pre-existing right to work in the UK. Documentary proof may be requested at the interview stage.

To apply for the Desktop Rollout Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to recruit a Project Manager (Construction Procurement) on an ongoing temporary contract basis to work from their office in Belfast city centre.

Your new role
You will support the Senior Project Manager (Construction Procurement) in delivering an effective procurement of construction works / building services and construction related professional services contracts that represent the most cost-effective and technically feasible solution for the Housing Executive’s Asset Management division. This will include:

Proactively leading construction procurement exercises, liaising with the client and Corporate Procurement Unit to deliver the Housing Executive’s procurement programme, ensuring contract documentation for tenders are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Working collaboratively with the client to draft and review tender and contract documentation to ensure compliance with public procurement policy, legislation and best practice, whilst closely liaising with procurement colleagues.

Liaising with the client department and/ or consultants to formulate procurement requirements, providing financial input ensuring that tender specification and contract documentation complies with all relevant legislation, best practice methodologies, Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) specifications, policies and procedures.

Preparing and analysing costings for pre-tender estimates, contract cost models, benchmarking, along with completing tender evaluations.

Drafting documentation for the NEC 3 and 4 suite of contracts, for construction works, building services and construction related professional services contracts, ensuring delivery of tender exercises.

Ensuring delivery of procurement exercises, including conducting initiation and handover of contract meetings with clients, contract mobilisation, and ensuring Post Project Evaluations are completed and improvements, inclusive of Lessons Learned, are incorporated into future procurements.

What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant Building/Construction discipline with at least 2 years’ relevantexperience working within a Building/Construction function, or;

Possess a BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant Technical/Construction related discipline PLUS at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.

What you’ll get in return
This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland’s largest social landlord. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis.

It is our understanding that this role will be recruited on a permanent basis in due course - the initial temporary contract post could provide useful experience in advance of this process.

What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.

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Job Title: Project Manager Location: Newtownards

Salary: £19.32

Hours: 37 per week, Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm

Duration: Ongoing Temporary Contract

On behalf of our client, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Project Manager to join the AM Project Delivery Management team at the Newtownards Office. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to manage design and build contracts and deliver planned works programmes in line with NEC Term Service Contracts.

Essential Criteria:

• 1. (i) A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant
     Building/Construction Discipline PLUS at least 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function
     OR
     (ii) A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant Technical/Construction related discipline PLUS at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function
• OR (iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning
• AND at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function

1. Can demonstrate significant experience in 3 of the following 5 areas:

(i)Effectively controlling expenditure and ensuring projects are managed in line with budget for NEC maintenance contracts (or similar construction contract, such as JCT, FIDIC, etc)

(ii)Ensuring projects/works are effectively managed and delivered in line with agreed targets, standards and procedures and that stakeholders are engaged throughout

(iii)Delivering against key performance indicators and contributing to performance reports

(iv)The collection, analysis and reporting of performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and related information if required, within construction and/or maintenance contracts

(v)The provision of technical construction related advice and guidance on maintenance contract related matters to a range of stakeholders

• Demonstrate an understanding of NEC 3 or NEC 4 Suite of Contract and their application in project management (To be assessed at interview)

• Demonstrate an understanding of good governance with respect to project management (To be assessed at interview)

• Can demonstrate (To be assessed at interview):

• Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strong customer orientation

  Candidates may also be assessed against the relevant section of the Housing Executive’s Behavioural Framework.

• Candidates must possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full

• Key Responsibilities:

  Project manage design and build contracts in accordance with NEC Term Service Contracts.

  Deliver planned works programmes within agreed timeframes.

  Administer contracts and maintain accurate project documentation.

  Liaise with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.

  Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Trust policies.

  1. To ensure the planned maintenance service is delivered in accordance with the NIHE’s policies and procedures and develop these further on an on-going basis to ensure that legislation and good practice are met.
  2. To lead on project management of complex and large projects to time, quality and budget targets and with minimum supervision.
  3. To brief consultants and contractors, negotiate appointments and shape the project.
  4. To be a strong professional client with clear requirements and able to lead a team to work together to achieve goals.
  5. To draw up realistic timetables and ensure projects meet time targets without compromising quality.
  6. To carry out feasibilities and option appraisals and maintain systems to monitor project costs.
  7. To prepare reports and spreadsheets showing how costs are apportioned.
  8. To assess risks and progress schemes swiftly and systematically to overcome risks.
  9. To prepare and write reports on schemes for Development Panel, Operations Committee and other internal approval panels.
  10. To ensure schemes are developed in accordance with agreed internal procedures, Tenants Services Authority requirements and the Association’s Project Procedures Manual and design brief, and ensure full compliance with the Association’s Standing Orders and financial procedures.
  11. To ensure consultation of all stakeholders including local authority representatives, tenants, staff representing the client, community representatives, etc.
  12. To ensure that all documents are handed over at handover of scheme that defects are handled diligently and all post contract approvals are agreed.
  13. To lead on agreed aspects of the programme.
  14. To ensure that programmes are delivered as agreed.
  15. To provide regular progress reports on the performance of schemes to the Senior Project Manager.
  16. To attend regular internal monitoring meetings to report of progress on programme delivery.
  17. To lead liaison with Housing Management for Reinvestment, ensuring good and effective communication.
  18. To develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients.
  19. To initiate and maintain good relations with contractors and consultants.
  20. To ensure consultants and contractors have been approved and maintain relevant records.
  21. To carry out reviews and audits of schemes, including providing component data to the Asset Strategy Team.
  22. To ensure planned maintenance performance and quality is maintained to a high level and that all targets and key performance indicators are achieved.
  23. To authorise works instructions within designated approval levels ensuring correct cost centre allocation, priority and appropriateness of works description, including the approval of variations in time and cost where necessary. Authorise invoices for payment.
  24. To ensure all paperwork in relation to Planned Maintenance is processed in a timely and effective manner ensuring information entered on the relevant IT system is accurate to enable effective performance monitoring.
  25. To produce, record and monitor performance reports to ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved. To collate and report monthly performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and other information as required by the Senior Project Manager.
  26. To provide technical advice to all members of the NIHE’s staff and tenants.
  27. To monitor and manage complaints resolving issues and highlighting trends where evident.
  28. To co-ordinate and manage the NHIE’s Planned Maintenance contractors and consultants ensuring high performance and excellent value for money are achieved at all times.
  29. To identify risks, helping maintain a risk register and mitigating risk.

  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to high-quality project delivery in a supportive team environment.

  How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to julie.skelly@applerecruitment.com. Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, academic achievements, and contact details. Only applicants meeting the essential criteria can be considered.

  Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Belfast

Salary: £19.32

Hours: 36-37 per week, Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm

Duration: Ongoing Temporary Contract

On behalf of our client, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Project Manager to join the AM Project Delivery Management team at the Newtownards Office. This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to manage design and build contracts and deliver planned works programmes in line with NEC Term Service Contracts.

Essential Criteria:

• 1. (i) A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant
     Building/Construction Discipline PLUS at least 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function
     OR
     (ii) A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Quantity Surveying or in another relevant Technical/Construction related discipline PLUS at least 3 years’
     relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function
• OR
• (iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning
• AND at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function

1. Can demonstrate significant experience in 3 of the following 5 areas:

Effectively controlling expenditure and ensuring projects are managed in line with budget for NEC maintenance contracts (or similar construction contract, such as JCT, FIDIC, etc)

Ensuring projects/works are effectively managed and delivered in line with agreed targets, standards and procedures and that stakeholders are engaged throughout

Delivering against key performance indicators and contributing to performance reports

The collection, analysis and reporting of performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and related information if required, within construction and/or maintenance contracts

The provision of technical construction related advice and guidance on maintenance contract related matters to a range of stakeholders

Demonstrate an understanding of NEC 3 or NEC 4 Suite of Contract and their application in project management (To be assessed at interview)

Demonstrate an understanding of good governance with respect to project management (To be assessed at interview)

Can demonstrate (To be assessed at interview): Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills Strong customer orientation

Candidates may also be assessed against the relevant section of the Housing Executive’s Behavioural Framework.

Candidates must possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full

Key Responsibilities:

Project manage design and build contracts in accordance with NEC Term Service Contracts.

Deliver planned works programmes within agreed timeframes.

Administer contracts and maintain accurate project documentation.

Liaise with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and Trust policies.

1. To ensure the planned maintenance service is delivered in accordance with the NIHE’s policies and procedures and develop these further on an on-going basis to ensure that legislation and good practice are met.
2. To lead on project management of complex and large projects to time, quality and budget targets and with minimum supervision.
3. To brief consultants and contractors, negotiate appointments and shape the project.
4. To be a strong professional client with clear requirements and able to lead a team to work together to achieve goals.
5. To draw up realistic timetables and ensure projects meet time targets without compromising quality.
6. To carry out feasibilities and option appraisals and maintain systems to monitor project costs.
7. To prepare reports and spreadsheets showing how costs are apportioned.
8. To assess risks and progress schemes swiftly and systematically to overcome risks.
9. To prepare and write reports on schemes for Development Panel, Operations Committee and other internal approval panels.
10. To ensure schemes are developed in accordance with agreed internal procedures, Tenants Services Authority requirements and the Association’s Project Procedures Manual and design brief, and ensure full compliance with the Association’s Standing Orders and financial procedures.
11. To ensure consultation of all stakeholders including local authority representatives, tenants, staff representing the client, community representatives, etc.
12. To ensure that all documents are handed over at handover of scheme that defects are handled diligently and all post contract approvals are agreed.
13. To lead on agreed aspects of the programme.
14. To ensure that programmes are delivered as agreed.
15. To provide regular progress reports on the performance of schemes to the Senior Project Manager.
16. To attend regular internal monitoring meetings to report of progress on programme delivery.
17. To lead liaison with Housing Management for Reinvestment, ensuring good and effective communication.
18. To develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients.
19. To initiate and maintain good relations with contractors and consultants.
20. To ensure consultants and contractors have been approved and maintain relevant records.
21. To carry out reviews and audits of schemes, including providing component data to the Asset Strategy Team.
22. To ensure planned maintenance performance and quality is maintained to a high level and that all targets and key performance indicators are achieved.
23. To authorise works instructions within designated approval levels ensuring correct cost centre allocation, priority and appropriateness of works description, including the approval of variations in time and cost where necessary.
24. Authorise invoices for payment.
25. To ensure all paperwork in relation to Planned Maintenance is processed in a timely and effective manner ensuring information entered on the relevant IT system is accurate to enable effective performance monitoring.
26. To produce, record and monitor performance reports to ensure Key Performance Indicators are achieved.
27. To collate and report monthly performance monitoring statistics detailing performance, quality and cost data and other information as required by the Senior Project Manager.
28. To provide technical advice to all members of the NIHE’s staff and tenants.
29. To monitor and manage complaints resolving issues and highlighting trends where evident.
30. To co-ordinate and manage the NHIE’s Planned Maintenance contractors and consultants ensuring high performance and excellent value for money are achieved at all times.
31. To identify risks, helping maintain a risk register and mitigating risk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to high-quality project delivery in a supportive team environment.

How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to julie.skelly@applerecruitment.com or daniel.finlay@applerecruitment.com Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, academic achievements, and contact details. Only applicants meeting the essential criteria can be considered.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to recruit a Project Manager (Asset Management / Planned Maintenance) on an ongoing temporary contract basis to work from their office in Newtownards.

Your new role
Managing Multi-Planned Maintenance Projects.
Managing in-house construction professionals, including Clerk of Works and Mechanical & Electrical Inspectors.
Appointing and managing external professional consultants.
Administering JCT contracts and NEC3 Short Contract for planned maintenance contracts.
Performance managing construction works, monitoring KPI and applying Low Performance Damages as required under the contract.
Chairing various meetings at various stages of the contract.
Applying and monitoring performance management of contractors and consultants.

What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Possess a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline with 1 year’s relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function, or;

Possess a BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building/Construction related discipline with 2 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function, or;

Be able to demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning with at least 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction function.

You should also be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of NEC 3 or NEC 4 Suite of Contracts and their application in project management.

An understanding of good governance with respect to project management.

What you’ll get in return
This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with Northern Ireland’s largest social landlord. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis.

It is our understanding that this role will be recruited on a permanent basis in due course - the initial temporary contract post could provide useful experience in advance of this process.

What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.

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Skills:
Planned Maintenance NEC3 Cyclical Project Manager Project Management

Benefits:
£37 280-£42 839 per annum

Assistant Programme Manager / Policy Data Analyst

Location: Belfast (Knockbracken)
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hrs per week, Monday–Friday
Start: Immediate
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Rate: £19.78 per hour

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail‑focused Assistant Programme Manager / Policy Data Analyst to support complex data reporting, statistical analysis and programme delivery for a major public‑sector organisation. This role is ideal for someone experienced in handling large datasets, producing high‑quality reports and communicating complex findings to senior management.

Role Summary

The post holder will lead the development, production and delivery of detailed statistical, qualitative and quantitative reports for senior management and external agencies. Responsibilities include trend analysis, maintaining key data flows, supporting strategic planning, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to corporate reporting and programme management.

The role also involves database maintenance, representing the organisation at meetings, supporting departmental operations and ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly corporate activity reports for senior leadership.
• Analyse complex datasets, identify activity trends and ensure accurate data cleaning.
• Complete statutory returns for departmental and external bodies.
• Serve as a point of contact for data‑related queries from stakeholders.
• Communicate complex statistical information clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Deliver presentations and provide specialist analytical advice when required.
• Manage and analyse large datasets using advanced statistical techniques.
• Support programme and project planning with data‑driven insights.
• Maintain key data flows, reporting systems and departmental databases.
• Identify and implement improvements to data processes and reporting methods.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and data governance standards.
• Participate in analytical projects and collaborate with internal teams.
• Manage FOI, GDPR and information access requests in the absence of the Corporate Manager.
• Organise meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Provide guidance and performance review support for subordinate staff.

Essential Criteria (Must Be Demonstrated on CV) Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Access databases and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Experience using web‑based applications.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following routes:

Route 1:

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Information Management or a related information/statistics field
• Minimum of one year’s experience in information analysis or statistics

Route 2:

• Five years’ experience in information/statistics analysis

Experience must include:

• In‑depth knowledge of information production
• Report writing
• Inferential statistics

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively in formal settings.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data security, confidentiality standards and working with sensitive or restricted information.

Assistant Programme Manager / Policy Data Analyst

Location: Belfast (Knockbracken)
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hrs per week, Monday–Friday
Start: Immediate
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Rate: £19.78 per hour

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail‑focused Assistant Programme Manager / Policy Data Analyst to support complex data reporting, statistical analysis and programme delivery for a major public‑sector organisation. This role is ideal for someone experienced in handling large datasets, producing high‑quality reports and communicating complex findings to senior management.

Role Summary

The post holder will lead the development, production and delivery of detailed statistical, qualitative and quantitative reports for senior management and external agencies. Responsibilities include trend analysis, maintaining key data flows, supporting strategic planning, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to corporate reporting and programme management.

The role also involves database maintenance, representing the organisation at meetings, supporting departmental operations and ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly corporate activity reports for senior leadership.
• Analyse complex datasets, identify activity trends and ensure accurate data cleaning.
• Complete statutory returns for departmental and external bodies.
• Serve as a point of contact for data‑related queries from stakeholders.
• Communicate complex statistical information clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Deliver presentations and provide specialist analytical advice when required.
• Manage and analyse large datasets using advanced statistical techniques.
• Support programme and project planning with data‑driven insights.
• Maintain key data flows, reporting systems and departmental databases.
• Identify and implement improvements to data processes and reporting methods.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and data governance standards.
• Participate in analytical projects and collaborate with internal teams.
• Manage FOI, GDPR and information access requests in the absence of the Corporate Manager.
• Organise meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Provide guidance and performance review support for subordinate staff.

Essential Criteria (Must Be Demonstrated on CV) Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Access databases and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Experience using web‑based applications.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following routes:

Route 1:

• Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Information Management or a related information/statistics field
• Minimum of one year’s experience in information analysis or statistics

Route 2:

• Five years’ experience in information/statistics analysis

Experience must include:

• In‑depth knowledge of information production
• Report writing
• Inferential statistics

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce meaningful reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively in formal settings.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data security, confidentiality standards and working with sensitive or restricted information.

AMIC is expanding rapidly, and we are seeking to appoint a number of talented Engineers to join our Sustainable Polymer and Composite team. This campaign will support multiple appointments and establish a pipeline of suitable candidates for future vacancies at both levels as AMIC continues to scale its advanced manufacturing capability.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and to play a key role in delivering industrially focused innovation with real-world impact.For further information on AMIC please visit: https://we-are-amic.com/ About the person: To be successful, candidates must have: Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, science, or a related discipline with significant relevant industrial experience; OR Minimum HND in a related engineering discipline with extensive recent and relevant industrial experience; OR Substantial practical experience in composite manufacturing, with demonstrable technical expertise.Demonstrable experience and in-depth understanding of engineering requirements and the appropriate selection and composite manufacturing processes ensuring the selected process techniques meet our customer's requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery and lead time.Evidence of applying process knowledge to develop or improve components, manufacturing methods or technologies, with measurable impact.Experience of using software packages to assist with the design, processing and testing of parts or fixturing in support of project delivery goals.Demonstrable evidence of working on a range of composite manufacturing projects including new process development and existing process improvement and the integration of composite materials into new and existing products.To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.This is a 3 year fixed term post. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.What we offer:Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

Our client are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a dynamic and high-impact role, responsible for managing the delivery of a range of business support initiatives and programmes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving project delivery, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across a portfolio of initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of projects and programmes, from design and delivery through to monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders and business clients
• Advising and supporting businesses on development opportunities and programme suitability
• Developing and maintaining processes, procedures and governance frameworks to support effective project delivery
• Preparing budget estimates and managing project expenditure with a high degree of accuracy
• Developing business cases and overseeing procurement and contract management of external suppliers and partners
• Delivering presentations, reports and communications to a range of audiences including senior leadership, boards and external stakeholders
• Supervising and coordinating staff, including allocation of work priorities and supporting cross-team collaboration
• Deputising for senior management where required
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, including equality, governance and financial procedures

The Person

Essential Criteria

• Experience managing all aspects of a project or programme lifecycle, including design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and budget control
• Experience working autonomously and making decisions that directly impact project outcomes
• Experience designing and implementing governance, controls and accountability frameworks within project management
• Proven experience managing project budgets with a high level of accuracy
• Strong IT skills, including experience using CRM systems and database management tools
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders
• Experience in project delivery within a business support or development environment

Package & Benefits

• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full-time
• Hybrid Working Options

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided.
Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Zeena Jackson via .

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

Benefits:
Hybrid Working

REF: IRC324932 SALARY: £47,304 - £49,515 DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) LOCATION: The successful candidate will normally be based at AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane Belfast, BT9 5PX. They may also be expected to work at other AFBI sites in Northern Ireland as required. Further permanent and fixed term appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities. For more detailed information and to apply, please click the apply icon. Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 01 May 2026. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT All queries can be directed to HRConnect by: Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net Telephone: 0800 1 300 330 ACCLIMATISE is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).