Construction Project Manager – Ballykelly

Location: Jubilee House, Ballykelly
Pay: Approx. £32.05 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Contract: Temporary assignment – 21 October 2026 to 21 January 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting a senior Construction Project Manager for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA Estate Branch.

This Grade 7-equivalent role will lead client-side delivery of capital construction projects from business case and procurement through design, construction, handover and post-project review.

The Role

You will:

• Lead delivery of major capital construction projects.
• Manage scope, programme, budget, risk, change and quality.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Provide project governance, assurance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement, H&S, statutory and technical requirements.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must be a Registered Architect, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Building/Quantity Surveyor or Chartered Construction Manager, or be able to demonstrate an accepted equivalent professional membership.

Applicants must also have at least 3 years’ relevant experience in one of the following:

• Managing construction contracts/frameworks worth at least £1m.
• Managing construction-related services contracts/frameworks at the specified value thresholds.
• Providing strategic advice on procurement of construction works or related services.

Candidates must also have at least 3 years’ experience successfully leading a team and engaging with customers and stakeholders.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Basic security clearance.

Interested?

Apply with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating your professional membership and relevant project-management experience.

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