Technical Standards Manager – Belfast

We are recruiting a Technical Standards Manager to join our client in Belfast.

Start: Immediate

Type: Temporary

Pay: £23.37 per hour

Location: Belfast

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Technical Standards Manager will support the Head of Development Services and work within the Development Programme Group. The role involves:

• Providing technical support on general needs and supported housing schemes
• Ensuring schemes meet the Housing Association Guide
• Overseeing the assessment and development of design proposals
• Contributing to the wider management and improvement of the team

You will act as a senior professional and may work across different disciplines to support the overall programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical appraisal of scheme proposals to ensure they meet Housing Association Guide design standards.
• Evaluate schemes at and above TCI levels to ensure delivery against programme targets.
• Assess technical content at all development stages to ensure value for money and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Contribute to design standards, lifetime homes requirements, energy efficiency and sustainability matters, representing NIHE as needed.
• Provide advice on standards, policies, procedures and Housing Association Guide requirements.
• Be fully familiar with design standards for new build and other scheme types.
• Supervise and manage technical, professional and administrative staff to ensure successful and timely delivery.
• Support the introduction of new technology, systems and staff training.
• Analyse scheme data to support policy and procedural updates for the Housing Association Guide.
• Represent the team at meetings and support wider business objectives.

General Duties:

• Prepare business cases, tenders and quotations in line with procurement and financial rules.
• Deliver high-quality internal and external customer service, including resolving complaints.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders (DfC, NIHE Board, Executive Team, etc.).
• Represent the Head of Development Services when required.
• Protect and enhance NIHE's reputation and public profile.
• Comply with and uphold all NIHE frameworks, policies and legal requirements.
• Direct and signpost staff to appropriate support where issues fall outside the remit of this post.
• Complete project work in line with NIHE project management methods.
• Participate in resourcing activities and manage staff performance in line with NIHE frameworks.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties needed to support organisational goals.

Essential Criteria:

1. Qualifications and Experience: You must meet one of the following:
   • Degree or Level 6 qualification + minimum 3 years relevant experience
   • Architect qualification + minimum 3 years post-qualification experience
   • Equivalent CPD/experiential learning + minimum 5 years relevant experience
   Relevant experience will be assessed based on the duties and responsibilities set out for this role.
2. Demonstrated Competence (with examples): You must show experience in all of the following areas:
   • Managing large-scale, complex development schemes
   • Working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex issues
   • Analysing data, interpreting information and using it to improve service delivery
3. Additional Requirements (assessed at interview):
   • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
   • Strong leadership abilities
   • Excellent planning and organisational skills
   • Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
4. Driving Requirement: Must have a valid driving licence, OR Access to transport that allows you to meet the full requirements of the role. Access NI check will be required.