Your new company
Hays Belfast are recruiting a Site Manager for a large and well established main contractor with over 40 years' experience, headquartered in County Down. The company has developed an impressive portfolio of projects across the Education, Healthcare, Sport & Leisure, Retail, Commercial, Arts & Culture, Residential, Ecclesiastical, Transport and Tourism sectors.Operating across both public and private markets, this main contractor is known for delivering high quality, design and build projects to excellent standards. With continued growth across Ireland, they are now seeking a driven and experienced Site Manager to join their team on a flagship £36m new build school project based in County Antrim.
Your new role
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day to day management of site operations on a major education project in Antrim. This is a full time, site based position, overseeing works from construction through to handover.You will lead all site activity, coordinating subcontractors, managing programme delivery, controlling quality, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the build. Working closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and subcontractors, you will ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and to specification.Key duties will include:
* Managing site activities, sequencing work, and driving programme performance
* Coordinating subcontractors, labour and materials
* Ensuring compliance with H&S, environmental and quality standards
* Chairing site meetings and liaising with design teams and stakeholders
* Monitoring quality construction and ensuring "Right First Time" delivery
* Managing inspections, snagging, and project close out
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in new build construction, ideally within the education or public sector environment. You will ideally demonstrate:
* Proven experience managing large scale building projects as Site Manager
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage subcontractors and direct labour
* Excellent knowledge of health & safety, quality assurance, and site controls
* Experience delivering projects through to practical completion and handover
* SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (or equivalent)
* Strong organisational and communication skills
What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a respected and growing contractor offering long term stability and high profile project exposure. The role provides:A key position on a flagship £36m education projectCompetitive salary and packageLong term career opportunities with a well established contractorA professional, supportive project team environmentA place to build a long term career with a local contractor operating across Northern Ireland.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Site Manager opportunity, click "Apply Now" to submit an up to date CV, or contact Chris McNamara at Hays Belfast for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right, but you're open to new opportunities, feel free to get in touch to discuss the wider market.
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