Project Manager

A fixed-term vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:-

Project Manager (Major Projects)
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week
Status: This is a fixed term funded position, in the first instance until 31 March 2029 which may be extended subject to funding
Salary: Scale PO6 and in the range SCP 42 - 45, currently £53,460 to £56,730 per annum.
Location: The location of this post will be confirmed following the appointment process and may be subject to review as part of the review of services.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Project Manager in the Major Projects Team will be responsible for the management of large scale strategic capital projects for Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Major Projects are identified within Council’s Corporate Strategy and currently include the Belfast Region City Deal and regeneration of St Patrick’s Barracks. Further projects may be added in the future.

​​​​​​​The Project Manager will be responsible for all stages of project delivery ensuring all allocated budgets are managed efficiently and effectively in accordance with council policies, financial regulation and external funding protocols.

This role will involve the effective leadership and management of multi-disciplinary teams, and cross departmental working at Council to ensure all project deliverables are acheived.

The main requirements of this role would be to:

• Manage all aspects of major project delivery from inception to completion. Ensuring projects complete on to time, within budget and within the approved quality parameters;
• Manage the completion of the Full Business Case, prepare the relevant consultancy specification and deliver designated projects through all stages of development up to completion. Manage projects to achieve quality and value for money while delivering within the required timeframe and approved budget;
• Lead on project reporting by providing update reports to the Senior Management Team, Elected Members, end users and Government Departments;
• Assist with the delivery of Council’s general capital plan, where work capacity allows.

PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. 

The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. 

Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 10 August 2026 at 4.00pm.