Site Manager – New School Project, County Antrim
Hays Belfast is recruiting a Site Manager for a large, well‑established main contractor with over 40 years of experience, headquartered in County Down. The company has an impressive portfolio across Education, Healthcare, Sport & Leisure, Retail, Commercial, Arts & Culture, Residential, Ecclesiastical, Transport, and Tourism sectors. Operating across both public and private markets, the contractor is known for delivering high‑quality, design‑and‑build projects to excellent standards. The firm is now seeking a driven and experienced Site Manager to join their team on a flagship £36m new‑build school project based in County Antrim.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily site operations from construction through handover
- Manage site activities, sequencing work, and drive programme performance
- Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and materials
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and quality standards
- Chair site meetings and liaise with design teams and stakeholders
- Monitor quality construction and deliver “Right First Time” outcomes
- Manage inspections, snagging, and project close‑out
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- 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
- Key position on a flagship £36m education project
- Competitive salary and package
- Long‑term career opportunities with a well‑established contractor
- Professional, supportive project team environment
- Opportunity to build a long‑term career with a local contractor operating across Northern Ireland
