Construction Operations Manager / Project Manager

Hunter Savage; Newry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction sub-contractor in Northern Ireland is seeking an Operations Manager / Project Manager. This role involves overseeing project specifications, procurement, and Health & Safety compliance. The ideal candidate has significant construction management experience and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary and the chance to work on high-profile projects are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to work on major projects

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or Project Manager within construction.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage procurement, reporting, and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety processes and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collate specifications, manage procurement orders & delivery schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers and oversee progress reports.
• Manage subcontractor payments and prepare handover documentation.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance and inspections.
• Ensure quality reporting and programme implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Operations Manager / Project Manager

Description: We are hiring for our client, a leading construction sub-contractor with a strong track record across Ireland, who now seek to appoint an Operations Manager / Project Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation that has delivered over 5% of Ireland's housing stock and many of Dublin's hotel projects in the past year.

Key facts

1. Career-defining role with a growing and respected construction company.
2. Exposure to landmark projects across Ireland's housing and hospitality sectors.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting experience and expertise.

The Role

1. Collate specifications, review projects, and manage procurement orders & delivery schedules.
2. Liaise with suppliers and oversee fortnightly/monthly progress reports.
3. Manage subcontractor payments and prepare handover documentation.
4. Oversee Health & Safety compliance, inspections, reporting, and dashboards.
5. Ensure quality reporting and programme implementation across projects.
6. Liaise with and support site managers; conduct site visits and attend contract meetings.

The Person

1. Proven experience as an Operations Manager or Project Manager within construction.
2. Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage procurement, reporting, and subcontractors.
3. Solid understanding of Health & Safety processes and compliance.
4. Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to support site teams.
5. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work across multiple projects simultaneously.

The Reward

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on major, high-profile projects.
• Supportive company culture with focus on long-term success.

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Operations Manager / Project Manager job, please contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage: [e-mail]