Overview
Site Manager, Construction, New School, County Antrim. A large and well‑established main contractor with over 40 years’ experience, headquartered in County Down, is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a flagship £36m new‑build school project based in County Antrim. The contractor has an impressive portfolio across Education, Healthcare, Sport & Leisure, Retail, Commercial, Arts & Culture, Residential, Ecclesiastical, Transport and Tourism sectors, operating in both public and private markets and delivering high‑quality design‑and‑build projects to excellent standards.
Responsibilities
As Site Manager you will take full responsibility for day‑to‑day site operations on this major education project, overseeing work 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.
* Manage site activities, sequencing work, and drive programme performance
* Coordinate subcontractors, labour and materials
* Ensure compliance with H&S, environmental and quality standards
* Chair site meetings and liaise with design teams and stakeholders
* Monitor quality construction and ensure Right First Time delivery
* Manage inspections, snagging and project close‑out
Qualifications
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 should 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
Benefits
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 project
* Competitive salary and package
* Long‑term career opportunities with a well‑established contractor
* A professional, supportive project team environment
* A place to build a long‑term career with a local contractor operating across Northern Ireland
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