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Post Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to oversee the delivery of projects under the Trinity South Renewal Programme (TSR). This contract is offered on a specific purpose basis to support the delivery of the Trinity South Renewal Programme (TSR), which comprises the Law School, the Student Centre, and Arts Building decarbonisation projects.
The purpose of the role is to provide senior project management oversight of these projects, acting as the University’s client-side lead to coordinate stakeholders, manage governance and compliance requirements, and ensure successful delivery across all project phases. The role is not offered on a permanent basis as it is directly linked to a defined programme of capital projects with established scope and timelines, and the need for the position will cease upon completion of the Trinity South Renewal Programme. Accordingly, this contract will terminate on completion of the programme.
Post status: Specific Purpose Contract**
**The specific purpose of this contract is to support the delivery of the Trinity South Renewal Programme (TSR), which comprises the Law School, the Student Centre, and Arts Building decarbonisation projects. The purpose of the role is to provide senior project management oversight of these projects, acting as the University’s client-side lead to coordinate stakeholders, manage governance and compliance requirements, and ensure successful delivery across all project phases. The role is not offered on a permanent basis as it is directly linked to a defined programme of capital projects with established scope and timelines, and the need for the position will cease upon completion of the Trinity South Renewal Programme. Accordingly, this contract will terminate upon completion of the programme.
Hours of Post: 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale ( €70,942 - €91,774 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)
How to apply:
To assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (maximum one A4 page) that specifically addresses the following points:
Clearly outline relevant experience and how this experience has contributed to their knowledge.
Demonstrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and to resolve problems.
Applicants who do not address these requirements in their cover letter will not be considered at the shortlisting stage.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.
Please see the Job Description below for this position.
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Ger Walsh, Interim Head Of Capital Projects & Planning, E:
[email protected]
Application queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E:
[email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.
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