At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a £30m school project from start to finish, managing teams and stakeholders.
- Company: Reputable construction contractor with over 100 years of experience in delivering quality projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with exposure to future major projects and growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on a flagship project while developing your career in construction.
- Qualifications: Experience in contracts or project management within construction and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your new company Hays Belfast are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager with a highly reputable construction contractor who has over 100 years’ experience delivering projects across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. They combine a strong tradition of craftsmanship and core values with a modern, professional approach to project delivery. Operating across a wide range of sectors, they offer a fully integrated service spanning pre-construction, design and build, construction delivery, and ongoing maintenance and FM services.
Joining as Contracts Manager, your new employer is driven by strong principles and a commitment to high standards. Their experienced team consistently delivers quality outcomes, using their expertise to develop innovative solutions on complex projects. They have successfully delivered schemes across key sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial, leisure, transport, conservation, retail, and private residential.
With a growing pipeline of work, they are now preparing to commence a flagship £30m new-build school starting summer 2026 with a 2-year programme. As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of this major 3-storey school development, built using concrete construction with brick and block work. You will oversee the project life cycle from inception this summer through to completion, ensuring programme, budget, and quality targets are met. This will involve managing site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring strict adherence to health & safety and compliance standards.
You will have the support of a Senior Contracts Manager and a wider leadership team, as well as fully staffed sites to manage the day to day. This is a critical role for the project, and the company is looking to invest long term in the right individual to mould a lasting career.
- Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role within construction
- Demonstrable track record of delivering large-scale new-build projects (education sector experience beneficial)
- Strong knowledge of concrete frame construction and traditional brick/block work
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive programme performance
- Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) and SMSTS (or equivalent)
This role will require you to be based on site, ideally 5 days a week, and given the location of the scheme, candidates based in the County Down, Armagh or border regions would be best suited.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile £30m project from inception to completion
- Long-term career progression within a secure and growing contractor
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to future major projects within the region
- Viable progression path within the business and opportunity to grow the role further
Project Manager / Contracts Manager - Construction in Newry employer: Hays
Join a highly reputable construction contractor with over 100 years of experience, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work environment. As a Contracts Manager, you will lead a flagship £30m school project, benefiting from long-term career progression opportunities and exposure to future major projects across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The company values craftsmanship and innovation, ensuring that you can develop your skills while contributing to high-quality outcomes in a secure and growing organisation.
