PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.

5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications/
Experience
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.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

The successful candidate will be required:

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

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.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Section 2 - Essential Criteria

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA's Game Changing People Model .

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Knowledge
Knowledge of the requirements of a Project Manager and functions of the Education Authority.

Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations.

Knowledge of the DENI Building Handbooks for Schools.

Knowledge of the preparation and administration of PQQ and CfT/ITT procurement processes and of e-tendering processes.

Knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

Knowledge of NEC suite of contracts and administration.

Knowledge in the use of AutoCAD or other related design software.

Interview

Skills/
Abilities
In line with EA's Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:

Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team.

Ability to use own initiative and judgement to solve problems and respond to others.

Ability to take a responsive and customer focused approach to work.

Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills with the ability to communicate and effectively build working relationships within a team.

Good organisational skills and ability to organise a busy workload to prioritise, plan and deliver effective results on time.

Flexibility to meet changing demands and to prioritise and delegate as required.

Ability to work under pressure and achieve target deadlines as required by Head of Service or Line Manager.

Be flexible and self-motivated with the ability to practice tact and diplomacy.

Ability to make decisions.

Interview
Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA's ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here .

Interview

Section 3 - Desirable Criteria

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment Experience
Demonstrable experience of using AutoCAD or other design software.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Our Values

Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as 'regulated activity'.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves 'regulated activity', the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed on www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks or www.justice-ni.gov.uk/articles/about-accessni

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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