Job Title: Contract and Performance Manager

Location: Belfast

Salary: £22.65

Hours: 37.5 hours per week –

MAIN PURPOSE

The postholder will support the management and co-ordination of contract monitoring, assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to monitoring and supporting the delivery of Planned maintenance* in accordance with contracts and NIHE policies and procedures.

1. To support the management and co-ordination of contract monitoring.

2. To assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to monitoring and supporting the delivery of Planned maintenance in accordance with contracts and NIHE policies and procedures.

3. To develop these themes further, incorporating lessons learned, to ensure that legislation and good practice are continuously integrated into practice through training and advice.

4. To contribute to the delivery, by the NIHE, of a first class planned repairs service for its Customers, protecting and enhancing the condition of its assets, taking into account value for money.

5. To manage a team of professional and technical staff to ensure the delivery of an efficient support service to the Regional teams and Central Management, ensuring resources are effectively managed and target dates are achieved.

6. To provide assurance/governance for the Directorate in the delivery of all its construction related contracts.

Contract and Performance Management and Reporting (Planned, Contracts)

7. To provide contract advice and guidance to staff using the planned maintenance contract, inclusive of advising on escalation processes and or dispute resolution, where appropriate.

8. To contribute to the development of appropriate training plans and issuing advice notes for contract management.

9. To collate and report monthly, quarterly and annual performance monitoring statistics detailing performance (KPIs), expenditure and other information from

the NIHE Regions as required by the Senior Contract & Performance Manager for reporting to Assistant Director of Asset Management – Project Delivery.

10. To produce, record and monitor performance reports on Key Performance Indicators in Planned contracts. Where KPI’s are not being met, to report on failures and improvement plans, and to monitor progress on planned improvement.

Experience and Qualifications Essential Criteria:

Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet

the following essential criteria:

1. (i) Possess a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a construction related field

OR

(ii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning and least 5 years working in a construction role

2. Should either be chartered in one of the recognised Building Professions or must be committed to either attaining a relevant qualification or Chartered membership of a professional body agreed by the Director of Asset

3. 5 years relevant experience working in the construction industry in the last 5 years, 3 years of which must include managing, overseeing and or reporting contractual key performance indicators within construction contracts.

4. Can demonstrate experience in a minimum of two of the following four

areas;

(i) Developing and or implementing processes and procedures in delivering effective construction contract management

(ii) The provision of advice and guidance on construction contract related matters.

(iii) Preparing and delivering training and/or presenting construction contract related information to a wide range of audiences

(iv) The procurement of construction contracts inclusive of the involvement in compiling lessons learned from previous contracts and coordination of procurement needs

5. Can demonstrate (Assessed at Interview):

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Strong customer focus

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;

• Effective oral and written communication skills including the preparation and presentation of technical reports

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