Project Manager in Belfast

H&J Martin Construction is one of Ireland’s longest standing and most successful Developers and Building Contractors. Over the years, we have successfully contributed to the Built Heritage of Ireland, with the delivery of many iconic buildings. Our contribution to instantly recognisable sites has continued in recent times with the ongoing development of the famous Kings Hall site in Belfast. In recent years, the delivery of quality family homes across Greater Belfast has returned as a key part of our business model.

As Project Manager, you will use an effective leadership and management style to deliver safe, timely, profitable and high-quality projects at our developments and build locations.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee the development and construction of projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality, safely, on time, and to projected profit levels.
• Take responsibility for health, safety, environment, and quality matters by ensuring compliance with regulations, implementing policies and procedures across operations, promoting site safety, and driving continuous improvement.
• Liaise with the client on site and represent the company at progress meetings and other forums, whilst always maintaining a professional manner.
• Delivering client satisfaction will be key to the role.
• Liaise with external bodies, statutory authorities, and key stakeholders, portraying a professional and positive image at all times.
• Ensure the project is on or ahead of programme, utilising programme management skills (both long term and short/medium term) as necessary.
• With support from commercial staff, avoid contractual disputes.
• Manage risk and opportunity effectively throughout the project.
• In collaboration with the Commercial Team and Business Leadership, lead in the selection and effective management of the supply chain to deliver the project.
• Ensure adequate resourcing, materials, and plans are available as required.
• Manage project quality daily, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard and in line with specifications and best practice.
• Ensure quality management is recorded in accordance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Raise technical queries and liaise with consultants for resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities throughout the project.
• Provide clear leadership and direction to internal staff, subcontractors, consultants, and supply chain partners, promoting a collaborative environment.
• Lead by example, ensuring processes are followed and technology is utilised where possible for efficiency.
• Remain effective in unclear, complex, or pressurised situations.
• Ensure project imperatives and stakeholder interfaces are clearly communicated and understood.
• Address concerns, risks, and underperformance promptly, ensuring timely and appropriate action.
• Contribute to progress reports for senior leadership.
• Promote and live company values daily.
• Promote equality of opportunity and foster a workplace where everyone feels safe and valued.
• Portray a professional image at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the role.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in the management of construction projects.
• Chartered CIOB Membership or other relevant body.
• A Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering, with experience of implementing engineering skills in the construction of steel frame buildings.
• A positive awareness of the commercial management of site issues.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (5-day SMSTS).
• CSR/CSCS Qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant experience of client and end user engagement.
• Experience in the construction of multi-storey car park works.

How we’ll reward you:

• Excellent annual leave allowance with the ability to purchase additional days leave each year.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Private medical insurance.
• Paid membership fees of a relevant institution or professional body.
• Health cash plan & employee assistance program with money off dental, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy to name just a few.
• Ongoing health and wellbeing activities that include free annual health checks for all employees.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Company EV scheme.
• Life assurance plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Your application:

At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we want you to know that we’ll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support – we’ll do whatever we can to help. To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV. We wish you every success in your application.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Lagan Specialist Contracting Group are an equal opportunities employer - we will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, religious or other similar philosophical belief, political opinion, racial group, sexual orientation, disability or age. The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 10:00.