Senior Capital Projects Manager required on a temporary contract basis by a large public body

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large public body, to recruit a Senior Capital Projects Manager on a temporary contract basis for an initial period of 12–18 months with the possibility of further extension.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects, you will ensure the delivery of allocated capital projects from inception to completion, which will include:
The production of reports and other information required by a range of stakeholders to assist with performance management.Responsibility for the provision of design and development advice, cost management and technical support.Developing service delivery agreements for consultants and contractors and preparing appropriate tender and contract documentation.Managing and monitoring contracts and service delivery agreements.Managing allocated projects from inception to successful delivery, compliant with project briefs and objectives.Preparing effective project briefs, in conjunction with project sponsors / clients.Managing and controlling quality, time and cost parameters of all allocated projects.Being the organisation’s representative on a range of projects, acting as a focal point of contact and technical liaison between project sponsors and the delivery teams.Developing relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure a co-ordinated approach to project management and effective communication between all parties.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you should possess the following:
A degree or equivalent qualification in a built environment discipline or membership of a relevant professional body with 5+ years’ relevant post-qualification experience working in the construction industry to include:
Delivery of capital projects from inception to successful completion.
Preparation of tender documents.
Compliance with project budgets.
Coordinating internal and external project teams.
Building partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
Previous experience of managing the delivery of construction contracts using NEC3/ NEC4.Knowledge and experience of the procurement and project management of consultants and contractors to deliver construction projects.
What you’ll get in return
This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with a large public body on an ongoing temporary contract basis.
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. # 4775438

**Project Manager Required for Ongoing Fit Out Schemes – Freelance**

Your new company
Hays NI have been engaged by a Northern Irish Contractor, who specialise in high-end fit out and refurbishment projects. They are currently searching to add a Freelance Project Manager to their already strong operational team for upcoming fit-out schemes. For over 50 years our client has prided themselves on providing unique projects tailored to their customers’ needs right down to the smallest detail, leading to iconic and bespoke works as well as industry awards and a large repeat business base. With a central focus on professionalism and commitment, this company requires an experienced Fit-Out Project Manager who shares their dedication and passion for excellent service and delivery.

Your new role
As Project Manager, you must have experience of overseeing major commercial fit-out projects. You will be required to work to demanding schedules whilst maintaining a focus on quality, health & safety. As Project Manager, you will be required to oversee planning and manage the performance of external consultants and contractors and work with the design teams to prepare project briefs, detailed specifications, drawings and procurement documents. This will initially be a temporary role with the potential for permanent employment upon successful project delivery.

What you’ll need to succeed
As a successful Project Manager, you will have proven experience of managing £multimillion fit-out projects with extensive knowledge of contractual obligations. You will be responsible for providing the vital link between head office and the on-site management teams, offering troubleshooting solutions where needed and making sure all design, programming, technical and financial aspects of this landmark scheme are to schedule.
Strong communication, negotiation & organisational skills will be key to a successful delivery of the project in a timely manner, to budget and to the highest standard required by the client. You will have knowledge of overseeing fit-out schemes from inception through to completion with experience of a joinery trade background advantageous.

What you’ll get in return
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to build up a diverse, extensive & impressive portfolio of work whilst gaining invaluable experience in a project management capacity – this could be an excellent next career step based entirely at home in Northern Ireland.In return for your hard work, the company offers you an attractive hourly rate along with the opportunity for long-term work in NI.

What you need to do now
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4767817

Project Manager (APD / Major Adaptations) required by NIHE in Newtownards

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, to recruit a Project Manager (APD / Major Adaptations) on an ongoing temporary contract basis to work from their office in Newtownards.
Your new role
You will assist the Senior Project Manager in the strategic delivery of an effective regional-based Major Adaptations Programme, designing, managing and co-ordinating the delivery of Major Adaptations on-site in line with Occupational Therapists recommendations.
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.
Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate experience in 3 of the following 5 areas:
Development of Major Adaptations in line with Occupational Therapists’ recommendations, including the provision of whole-house surveys, drainage and site levels to facilitate Occupational Therapist specification.
Providing detailed plans for relevant statutory applications, and the development of drawings for on-site use.
Experience of using AutoCAD or other drawing packages in the development of full working drawings.
Effectively controlling expenditure and ensuring projects are managed in line with budget for NEC maintenance contracts.
Ensuring projects/works are effectively managed and delivered in line with agreed targets, standards and procedures and that stakeholders are engaged throughout.

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. # 4740005

MCS Group is working with an AI enabled software house who is seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer to support a key automation initiative. This role will focus on building scalable automation across their data platform while supporting migration and modernisation of existing data infrastructure. This is an excellent contract/project for someone who has previously worked on data migration, cloud transformation, or platform modernisation projects, and enjoys building robust, automated data solutions in a cloud-first environment. The Role Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and automation for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. Develop and optimise SQL-based data models across large relational databases. Build and manage AWS-based data infrastructure using services such as Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena. Implement and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple systems. Support data platform migration and modernisation initiatives. Ensure high standards of data quality, performance optimisation, and governance. Contribute to DevOps and automation practices, including infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD where appropriate. The Person Extensive proven experience as a Data Engineer is essential. Strong hands-on expertise with large relational databases and advanced SQL optimisation. Experience working with AWS data services is essential (including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena.) Strong experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflows. Experience with Python, Spark, or other data processing technologies. Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices. IR35: Outside Duration: 6 months Rate: £410 per day Location: Belfast or London - Please note, in-office working is required in either location. 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 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 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. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: data engineer AWS SQL Database developer automation

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to work in AMIC’s Industrial Metrology team to deliver projects as part of AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities.

We are seeking an engineer who wants to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry, in support of applied industrial research and development, and knowledge transfer in Industrial Metrology within AMIC’s advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies within a range of industrial sectors. You will work collaboratively with industry, technology providers, national technology centres and academia to deliver key projects focused on Industrial Metrology for advanced manufacturing. You will assist in national and international business development activities as required to secure funding from industry and government sources, nationally and internationally.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have:

1. Honours Degree, or equivalent, in related engineering discipline with significant recent relevant industrial experience; OR Minimum HNC in related engineering discipline with substantial recent relevant industrial experience.
2. Demonstrable evidence of competence in the programming and operation of industrial measurement equipment for the inspection of 3D geometry and surface properties of manufactured mechanical components.
3. Extensive experience in programming and operation of one of the following: Coordinate Measurement Machine, laser tracker or 3D scanning.
4. Extensive breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline, and of research and development methods and techniques to work within established research programmes, with proven competence and technical expertise in:

• Dimensional measurement principles, GD&T, traceability, uncertainty, measurement strategy, Measurement System Analysis.
• Experience using relevant software packages for 3D metrology, to carry out inspection planning, programming, precision data acquisition, complex geometric analysis and reporting.
• Theory and implementation of inspection methodologies including at least two of: non-contact measurement; in-process control; final inspection; 3D scanning; automated inspection processes; inspection process modelling and simulation; high-fidelity reverse engineering; utilisation of metrology data in enterprise production and design processes.

5. Demonstrable evidence of working within multifaceted environments delivering to deadlines and within budget.
6. Experience of using research/industrial tools and techniques resulting in high quality projects and technical reports.
7. Evidence of complex problem-solving skills obtained with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical information.
9. Strong IT skills (Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

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 post is available for 3 years. 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.

Powering Research Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing (PRISM) is a cross-border project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The PRISM Project is focused on supporting SMEs to accelerate the development of low carbon products & processes which decarbonise their respective manufacturing processes, thus improving economic and environmental performance. The PRISM project brings together six research organisations, 24 enterprises and six associate partners to establish three manufacturing clusters. These clusters will focus on sustainable polymer & composite manufacturing processes, concrete production and food manufacturing innovation. The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) will lead the PRISM Polymer & Composite cluster and we are seeking a highly motivated Engineer to work in AMIC's Sustainable Polymer and Composite team. We are seeking engineers who want to innovate and apply their knowledge to the challenges of industry and society to support the delivery of industrially focused polymer processing projects within AMIC's advanced manufacturing activities. You will apply your specialist knowledge and experience of methods, processes and process validation to generate innovative research outputs which have a direct economic and technical benefit to companies and sectors. You will work collaboratively with the sustainable polymer and composite team, the wider AMIC team, industry partners, technology providers, national technology centres and academia to deliver key projects focused on advanced polymer processing. The successful candidate 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.Demonstrated practical experience in at least one polymer processing technique (extrusion, injection moulding, rotational moulding, compression moulding, or similar).Strong materials knowledge covering polymer types, properties, processing behaviour, and failure mechanisms.Evidence of hands-on workshop capability including equipment operation, process parameter control, and practical problem-solving.Knowledge and practical application of safety systems, risk management, and COSHH requirements relevant to polymer processing workshop environments.Ability to interpret technical drawings, process specifications, and material datasheets.Evidence of systematic approach to troubleshooting process issues and implementing practical solutions.Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver practical outcomes within project timescales.Excellent practical communication skills with ability to produce clear technical records and explain processing activities to industrial partners.Willingness to develop expertise across multiple polymer processing techniques through on-the-job learning and training. 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 post is available for 3 years. 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.

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading firm with the recruitment of a Legal Secretary.

The role will be performed within Monday - Friday (Flexibility Available) - Based in Glengormley. Both Full-Time & Part-Time roles available due to growth.

Permanent position.

Salary

Fully Negotiable - highly competitive rate of pay (Negotiable) + Great benefits & Flexibility

The Ideal Person

• Essential - at least 1 years’ experience in a Legal Secretary position
• Preferred - Conveyancing
• Effective time management skills
• Diary management
• Good communication skills and telephone manner

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

An excellent service from Ross Stevenson at Vanrath. Ross has been very helpful and supportive from the start which is just over 3 weeks ago. I am due to start a contract Project Manager role next week. I readily recommend Vanrath’s recruitment service and Ross in particular.

Highly recommend Matthew Evers at Vanrath. We connected through LinkedIn. He listened as I talked through my experience & skill-set, where I wanted to go and what was important to me in a new role and company culture. It was a valuable discussion. Super professional, excellent industry & market knowledge, considerate level of communication & contact, excellent understanding of my requirements & excellent for career progression. A great experience from start to finish. A pleasure

I contacted Matthew on LinkedIn regarding QA contract roles, and within minutes he was on the phone with me, gathering information, building a profile and setting a meeting up for that day.
I met with Matthew and his knowledge of the IT recruitment market is second to none. The meeting was professional but informal enough to make me feel at ease, allowing me to ask multiple questions. Matthew answered all my questions honestly and with a lot of informative detail, whether it was on the process or roles, and also took the time to give me some good insights into my own CV and tips to update it.

Skills:
Legal Secretary LEGAL PA legal secretary conveyancing ea

Benefits:
Additional Benefits

Your new company
We are delighted to be working on behalf of the NI Assembly in the recruitment of 2 Senior Business analysts to work on projects within the information systems space. These will be 12-month contract roles with possibility of extension.

Your new role
The Senior Business Analyst will work as part of the Business Relationship function to translate business requirements accurately into road maps, milestones, and user stories, apply complex business rules, and interpret regulatory documents. They will also support other staff of the IS Office by resolving technical issues and interacting with business areas of the Northern Ireland Assembly.The main duties and responsibilities of the post are to:
Build knowledge and understanding of two main areas; Current IS technology base - infrastructure and software environments;Assembly Procedures.

• Assist in the running of IS Office related Project and Change Management projects
• Work alongside Assembly Commission business units to assist in and improve the planning and delivery of ICT enabled projects. This will involve:
• Assisting Assembly Commission business units by providing support in the delivery of;
  • Innovative digital solutions;
  • Business improvement processes;
  • Change management
  • Business mapping processes; and
  • Guidance on how to make effective use of existing IT solutions.
• Information gathering, analysis and regular review meetings with Assembly Commission business units: identifying potential key business development opportunities;
• Participate in business modelling processes, being conversant with techniques covering the full range of modelling situations and have ability to gather insight from stakeholders and communicate modelling results clearly to them.
• Understanding and experience of software product life cycle especially the Agile development methodology;
• Providing business analysis of software development requests to support IS Application and Infrastructure teams to ensure that requests align with the vision, objectives and strategy of the organisation.
• Production of user stories in relation to software development requests and then working collaboratively with the lead software developers to finalise these stories from a user and technical point of view.
• Review design and requirements documentation in order to assist and support the end user in the testing of developed systems. Support the recording of these results and provide analysis and feedback to IS Developers.
• Manage and use feedback from customers and stakeholders to help measure effectiveness of stakeholder management. Help develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage contracted equipment or services suppliers to ensure project timetables are met and services are being delivered to agreed standards via scheduled review meetings.
• Comply with the Assembly’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures.
• Manage information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirement
• You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you.

What you’ll need to succeed
Applicants for the post of Senior Business Analyst must, by the closing date for applications, have:(i)
A primary degree, 2:2 classification or post-graduate qualification, in computing or information management related discipline .Applications will be considered from applicants with formal qualifications of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

AND
(i)
Possess up to date PRINCE2 Practitioner certificationSuccessful candidates who do not have up to date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification will be expected to attain this within the first six months following appointment.AND At least 3 years’ experience in each of the areas specified at a-c below;OR At least three GCE A-levels, grade C classification, in any subject.

AND
(iv)
At least 5 years’ experience in each of the following areas:

• Managing, or assisting in the management of, complex information technology projects delivered using a formalised project management approach.
• Leading, or contributing to, the implementation of change programmes that impact across different key business areas within an organisation.
• Anticipating and analysing problems to produce options and recommendations to senior staff and/or decision makers.

AND
(v)
Current PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.Successful candidates who do not have up to date PRINCE2 Practitioner certification will be expected to attain this within the first six months following appointment.
NB Only those courses with a computing or information management content of 50% or more will be considered and applicants must give full details on the application form of how the content of the course meets this requirement.

A complex information technology project is defined as a project with a total budget value greater than 200k and involving significant business change for a user base of 200+ users.
What you’ll get in return
Salary range: 44,039 (+ 4,875 salary supplement p.a.)
What you need to do now
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.

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Contract
Daily Rate: Up to £400 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 9 months

Hybrid working - 3 days in Belfast per week and 2 days remote per week

Are you a motivated self-starter with a passion for process improvement and data analytics? Our client is seeking a Business Reporting Analyst to join their Markets Controls & Reg team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in implementing innovation and automation within the organisation, contributing to the delivery of high-quality reporting and insights.

Key Responsibilities:

Translate data into actionable consumer insights to drive targeting and segmentation strategies.
Communicate findings clearly and effectively to business partners and senior leaders.
Continuously evaluate and improve processes by exploring new data sources and tools.
Perform monthly reporting tasks, including data collection, preparation, and distribution of manual reports, while automation is in progress.
Conduct exploratory and confirmatory data analysis, along with qualitative analysis as needed.
Execute quality control exercises, including maker-checker tests, to ensure reporting accuracy.
Collaborate with business partners to build, implement, track, and improve decision strategies.
Document data analysis, validation, and mapping/design processes.
Maintain a high level of data quality by performing unit testing for timely and accurate stakeholder information.
Review and enhance existing data sources while integrating new systems.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative discipline.
5-7 years of relevant experience in data analysis or reporting.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong presentation, business, and technical writing skills.
Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to dynamically prioritise tasks.

Competencies:

Algorithmic thinking with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong project and time management skills, demonstrating urgency and ownership.
Proactive communicator with a “no surprises” approach to issues.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and digital tools.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Access, SharePoint, Visio, PowerPoint).

If you are ready to challenge the status quo and contribute to a transformative project, we want to hear from you! Apply now to embark on this exciting journey as a Business Reporting Analyst with our client.

Apply Today!

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