Job description
Senior Project Manager / Site Manager (New Build Education Project)
Client
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager with a background in new-build education projects to join a well-established contractor delivering a major educational development in Northern Ireland. The business has a strong reputation for high-quality delivery, strong HSQE standards, and long-term investment in its people. This role offers the opportunity to lead a technically complex education scheme within a collaborative, supportive and professional project team environment.
The Ideal Person
You will hold a third-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, with a strong Project Management focus supported by an underlying engineering background. You will have a minimum of 3+ years' experience delivering new-build construction projects, ideally within the education sector, and be confident managing projects from early design stages through to completion.
Responsibilities
As Senior Project Manager / Site Manager, you will take a lead role in the planning, coordination and delivery of the project, with responsibilities including:
Overall Project Management leadership of a new-build education scheme from pre-construction through to handover
Managing programme, cost, quality and risk to ensure successful project delivery
Liaising with clients, consultants, designers, subcontractors and supply chain partners
Coordinating site activities while maintaining a strong strategic project overview
Managing procurement of subcontractors, materials and BOQ packages
Leading progress meetings and chairing project coordination workshops
Overseeing Health & Safety management and ensuring compliance with HSQE standards
Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions, applying engineering judgement where required
Monitoring progress against programme and budget, reporting to senior management
Managing inspections, quality assurance and handover documentation
Maintaining accurate project records, reports and progress updates
Supporting engineering input where necessary to resolve design or construction issues
Essential Criteria
Third-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline
3+ years' experience in a Project Manager / Site Manager role delivering construction projects
Proven experience on new-build education or similar large-scale building projects
Strong Project Management capability with an underlying engineering understanding
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Track record of delivering projects from inception to completion
Full EU / Irish driving licence
Relevant third-party Health & Safety site management training
Remuneration
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum + attractive benefits package, including:
Company van and fuel card
Pension scheme
Laptop / desktop and mobile phone
CPD accredited employer
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment roles across Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact us in strict confidence.
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