Projects Officer (Electrical)

Belfast Zoo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Northern Ireland is looking for a permanent full-time role focusing on electrical services programme delivery, project management, and compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will assist in implementing refurbishment projects, provide design services, and ensure customer-focused financial management. Ideal for someone with experience in managing multiple electrical projects and providing specialist technical advice. This role plays a key part in shaping the built environment of the city.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Experience with implementation and delivery of electrical services programmes.
• Proficient in project management and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ability to provide technical advice on property-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of electrical services refurbishment projects.
• Provide full electrical design service and prepare design packages.
• Manage assigned M&E projects in compliance with the RIBA stage plan.
• Ensure effective financial management and customer-focused services.
• Coordinate M&E projects with wider programmes across the department.
• Advise on improvements in electrical design developments.

Job description

There is currently one permanent, full-time post.

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

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

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

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

• Assisting the implementation, delivery, and monitoring of an effective electrical services programme of refurbishment projects and improvement works for Council assets, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
• The co-ordination, design, implementation, and delivery of multiple assigned bespoke projects within the agreed timeframes or specific deadlines.
• The provision of a full electrical design service and the preparation of full design packages for use in procurement exercises.
• The project management of assigned M&E projects in compliance with the RIBA stage plan and agreed project management methodology, resolving any immediate issues arising.
• Ensuring effective financial management and high quality, responsive and integrated customer focused services for the assigned electrical projects programme of work and assigned bespoke projects.
• The co-ordination of M&E projects with the unit’s wider range of M&E and fabric programmes and projects and other programmes of work across the department and wider organisation.
• Providing specialist professional and technical advice and guidance on all property-related matters as required, including keeping under review new developments in the field of electrical design and to make periodic recommendations for improvements.

About You

About the department

TheProperty and Projects Departmentoverseesthe council’s capital investment programmes, which include more than200 live projects valued at over £200 million. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Management Unit– Operating thePortfolio Office, ensuring the effective delivery of capital projects.
• Estates Management Unit– Managing council land, property assets, andinvestment portfolios, supporting urban regeneration.
• Programme Delivery Unit – Leading the design, construction, and delivery ofphysical regeneration projects.
• Property Maintenance Unit– Ensuring council buildings remainlegally compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.

This department plays apivotal role in shaping Belfast’s built environment, ensuring council assets arestrategically developed and maintainedto support the city’s growth.