Project Manager (DSEAR) in Belfast

Vickerstock are delighted to be working in partnership with an established engineering consultancy to recruit a Project Manager for a significant DSEAR compliance programme within a highly regulated utility environment. This is a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.

This role will involve overseeing the end-to-end delivery of DSEAR-related projects across a large, geographically dispersed portfolio of sites. The successful candidate will take ownership of coordinating risk assessments, managing remediation programmes, and ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to agreed timescales and budgets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong background in safety, compliance, and technically driven programmes to work on a high-profile, safety-critical portfolio.

Your new role as Project Manager (DSEAR):

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of DSEAR compliance projects, from assessment planning through to remediation delivery and close-out. You will act as the central point of coordination between technical specialists, consultants, contractors, and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing DSEAR compliance projects across a high volume of operational sites.
• Coordinating and scheduling DSEAR risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely completion.
• Providing technical oversight and review of DSEAR assessment reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Developing, implementing, and managing remediation programmes to address identified risks and non-compliances.
• Managing project resources, including internal teams and external consultants or contractors.
• Monitoring and controlling project budgets, ensuring value for money and cost discipline.
• Producing progress reports, risk registers, and project documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Acting as the main point of contact for all DSEAR-related queries and coordination with site teams and regulators.
• Promoting a safety-first culture across all activities and ensuring alignment with organisational policies and best practice.

What you'll need to succeed as Project Manager (DSEAR):

To be considered for this role, you should demonstrate:

• A degree in Engineering, Science, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of DSEAR and associated health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience managing large-scale compliance or safety-critical programmes across multiple sites.
• Experience coordinating high volumes of risk assessments and managing technical review processes.
• A track record of developing and delivering remediation programmes.
• Strong experience in resource planning, contractor management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrable ability to manage budgets and deliver projects to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• A proactive, structured approach to risk management and problem solving.
• A formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or similar) is desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you?

In return, you'll receive a competitive package and the opportunity to work on a critical compliance programme within a large, regulated infrastructure environment, including:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Exposure to a major safety-critical portfolio with real operational impact.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior technical and operational stakeholders.
• Strong professional experience within a regulated utility setting.
• Supportive consultancy environment with clear project governance and delivery standards.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or similar civil infrastructure roles in Northern Ireland, contact our specialist recruitment team today.