Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Craigavon
Salary: £19.32 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Temporary, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Application Deadline: 5:00pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026

Apple Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Project Manager (Band 6) on behalf of our public sector client, based in Craigavon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced building, construction or mechanical and electrical professional to lead planned maintenance projects, oversee programme delivery and ensure projects are completed to the required standards, within agreed timescales and budgets.

Key Duties

• Lead the project management of complex and large-scale planned maintenance projects, ensuring delivery to agreed time, quality and budget targets.
• Ensure planned maintenance services are delivered in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, legislation and good practice.
• Brief consultants and contractors, negotiate appointments and establish clear project requirements.
• Develop realistic project timetables and monitor progress to ensure deadlines are achieved without compromising quality.
• Undertake feasibility studies and option appraisals, monitor project costs and prepare financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, maintaining risk registers and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare reports for internal approval panels and provide regular progress updates to the Senior Project Manager.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant procedures, design briefs, financial requirements and project management standards.
• Consult with tenants, local authorities, community representatives, staff and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate and manage planned maintenance contractors and consultants, monitoring performance and ensuring value for money.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation is completed and handed over appropriately, defects are addressed and post-contract approvals are secured.
• Monitor project performance, quality, costs and key performance indicators (KPIs), producing regular reports and monthly statistics.
• Authorise works instructions and invoices within designated approval limits, ensuring appropriate cost allocation and accurate documentation.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues and tenants on relevant planned maintenance matters.
• Monitor and manage complaints, resolve issues and identify recurring trends.
• Ensure all relevant information is recorded accurately on organisational systems to support performance monitoring and reporting.
• Promote health and safety, comply with relevant legislation and policies, and support a positive safety culture.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience requirements:

• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a Building, Construction, or Mechanical and Electrical-related discipline, plus at least 1 year's relevant experience working within a building/construction function.

OR

• Hold a BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a Building, Construction, or Mechanical and Electrical-related discipline, plus at least 2 years' relevant experience working within a building/construction function.

OR

• Demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning, with at least 3 years' relevant experience working within a Building, Construction, or Mechanical and Electrical function.

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• Intermediate IT proficiency.
• Strong project management, organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to identify risks, resolve issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• The ability to monitor project performance, quality and costs.
• A commitment to maintaining health and safety standards and complying with relevant policies and procedures.
• Access NI: Basic Access NI clearance is required and must be in place before taking up the appointment.
• Health and safety equipment and other equipment will be provided as required.

Desirable Criteria

Preference may be given to candidates who hold the following qualifications:

• Gas Safe: CCN1.
• OFTEC: 101, 105 and 600.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like further information, please email your up-to-date CV to Darcie at by 5:00pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

All details will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.