Site Manager (Civils / Rail) in Belfast

Your new company Hays Belfast are currently hiring a Site Manager for one of our key clients to work across the NI Rail Network (across N.I.). Your new employer is one of Northern Ireland’s leading Civil Engineering Contractors who specialise in delivering schemes across the Province to Private & Public Sector Clients. Based in County Tyrone, they have established themselves as an award-winning employer and boast a strong and growing order book for the foreseeable future, alongside an excellent reputation for staff retention and career progression. Specialising in renewables, substations, rail projects and long-term civil engineering frameworks, your new employer offers excellent long-term opportunities.

Currently seeking to appoint a Site Manager to join their Civil Engineering team on a permanent basis, this contractor has a new project due to commence shortly involving civils, utilities and rail-related infrastructure works on the NI Rail Network. This company prides itself on the quality of its delivery and can assure the successful Site Manager a long-term career path that will develop further as you grow and progress within the business.

Your new role will require you to be an organised and proactive individual with previous management experience on civil engineering schemes, ideally within live rail or rail-adjacent environments, as well as exposure to utility work. This role will suit candidates with an engineering background at Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, Site Agent or Site Manager level, who can demonstrate strong experience managing civil engineering works including piling, groundworks, retaining walls, drainage and associated infrastructure.

Your new project will involve civil engineering and utility works delivered as part of the NI Rail Network, requiring compliance with rail standards, possession planning, and a strong focus on safety-critical work. The Site Manager will work closely with the wider project team and rail stakeholders, overseeing day-to-day site activities, short-term programming, subcontractor management, and client requirements. The role will involve some night shifts and occasional weekend working to align with rail possession and access constraints.

You will be an effective communicator with a proven track record of maintaining positive working relationships in demanding environments. The project is initially programmed for approximately 12 months and is based primarily in Belfast, with work across the NI Rail Network as required. This role will require night shifts and occasional weekend work during certain times.

What you'll need to succeed:

• You will have previous experience in a similar Site Manager or senior site-based role and, ideally, hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. However, candidates with alternative educational routes and strong practical experience are encouraged to apply.
• A solid technical engineering background is essential, ideally gained from site engineering roles within civils, rail, or utilities projects.
• Experience working on civils packages within live or operational rail environments, including groundworks and utilities, will be highly advantageous.
• You will be an ambitious individual with a genuine interest in developing a long-term career with an award-winning Northern Irish contractor, demonstrating a flexible, can-do attitude and a strong commitment to delivering safe and successful projects.

What you'll get in return:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager looking to further develop their career within the rail sector while taking full ownership of a challenging and high-profile project. With a stable network of long-term clients and a strong pipeline of rail and civil engineering work, your new employer is committed to rewarding and developing staff from within, offering a secure and supportive working environment with low staff turnover. The salary on offer is £negotiable depending on experience, plus a company vehicle and fuel, an attractive benefits package, a company bonus scheme, and full support to ensure the role remains manageable, even when working night shifts and occasional weekends.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, please call Chris McNamara on 02890446900, or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.