Senior Site Engineer → Site Manager Pathway (Belfast | Tier 1)

Posted 19 November 2025
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum + Company Van and Fuel Card + Pension
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Built Environment
ReferenceBBBH13391DO_1763553713

Job description

Senior Site Engineer → Site Manager Pathway (Belfast | Tier 1)

CLIENT

VANRATH are currently partnering with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who deliver major Education projects through established frameworks across Northern Ireland. Due to continued pipeline growth, they are now seeking a Senior Site Engineer who wants to step into Site Management responsibility within a high-performing delivery team.

Fully site based. Belfast focused. Long term local projects.

The Ideal Person

A Senior Site Engineer who has experience on new build commercial / education / healthcare schemes and now wants to progress towards full site management. Candidates currently in Tier 1 / Tier 2 environments are of particular interest.

Responsibilities

As Senior Site Engineer you will take ownership of:

  • Site engineering control / setting out where required
  • Coordination of subcontractors, trades and supply chain partners
  • Managing BOQ items, materials call-off, labour planning and programme support
  • Producing method statements, proposals, RAMS, commissioning schedules etc.
  • Ensuring HSEQ compliance and maintaining high standards on site
  • Leading technical submittals / approvals and resolving design queries
  • QA / QC walkdowns, snagging, documentation, reporting and close out
  • Acting as key link between design team, project management and delivery teams
  • Driving quality, programme, cost and client satisfaction

This role is positioned intentionally for someone who wants a Site Engineer → Site Manager progression pathway.

Remuneration


£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Pension + Benefits

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Site Engineering / Construction job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in the strictest confidence.

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