The Education Authority wish to appoint Project Managerto join their team in Northern Ireland Job Reference: 25006778 Location: Various locations as listed Contract Type:Permanent Status:Full-Time Working Pattern:36 hours per week Grade/Scale:Salary Range NJC pts 33 - 36 | £44,075 - £47,181 per annum Additional Information: There are currently 4 posts available in Locality East (Belfast) and 1 post in Locality Southwest (Armagh). Base location to be determined on appointment. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to an immediate vacancy will be placed on a reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered similar appointments across all localities listed at the discretion of the EA during that period. Job Purpose The overall purpose of the role is to manage and develop projects as part of the portfolio of services outlined below. As a member of the Minor Capital Programme Delivery Service, the Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that service delivery is focused on meeting the needs of children and young people through provision of equal access to excellent services. The Project Manager will be part of transformational change and will implement developing structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services. The Project Manager will take part in the significant ongoing change and harmonisation process across Infrastructure Capital Development Division and the Minor Capital Programme Delivery. The Project Manager will be responsible for assisting with developing all aspects of Minor capital delivery across the EA, including Minor works in schools settings in both the controlled and non-controlled sectors as well as other earmarked and special initiatives. They will be accountable to the Minor Capital Programme Locality Manager for the effective management and delivery of all Minor capital works, with significant input across all education sectors. This will require on-going liaison with the Department of Education (DE) to ensure planning and delivery of Minor capital projects is in line with policy and complies with DE capital standards. It also requires close liaison and negotiation with other sectorial bodies when delivering Minor capital works in non-controlled settings. Essential Criteria Hold a Degree in Project Management or a Construction-related discipline and have a minimum of three years experience in construction-related Project Management OR Hold corporate membership of a relevant Professional Institute, ie Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Association of Building Engineers (ABE), Association for Project Management (APM), Project Management Institute (PMI); Chartered Institute of Architectural Technician (CIAT); Architects Registration Board (ARB) or equivalent and have a minimum of two years experience in construction-related Project Management OR Have a minimum of five years experience in a paid capacity working in construction-related project management within the last ten years. Demonstrable experience including examples, of collaborating with external stakeholders to prepare technical feasibilities options, including managing risks at RIBA 0-1. Demonstrable experience including examples, of preparing Planning and Building Control Applications clearly demonstrating knowledge of NI Building Regulations and other statutory/regulatory application procedures including direct liaison with statutory/regulatory bodies, utility providers, surveys and other stakeholders etc. Demonstrable experience including examples, of project management and delivery of projects from RIBA 2-7 including implementation of NEC4 contract to achieve successful delivery of construction capital projects. The successful candidate will be required: a) To have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion; OR b) Be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion. The above criteria is an extract from the job person specification, for a full list of criteria please follow the details below on the method of application. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. Only completed applications will be considered. To start the process click Apply Now button below. Closing Time: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 23:59pm