Site Manager (Residential)

Hays; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local contractor is seeking a skilled Site Manager to oversee a Social Housing project in Co. Antrim. This role offers the chance to lead daily operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure project success while maintaining high standards and health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in site management, excellent leadership qualities, and the ability to motivate teams. This temporary position comes with an attractive hourly rate and the potential for permanent employment upon successful project completion. Join a company with over 30 years of industry expertise and make a significant impact on local construction projects.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

Potential for permanent employment

Valuable experience in established company

Qualifications

• Experience in managing subcontractors and external clients.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations on-site and ensure project timelines are met.
• Supervise subcontractors and order materials as needed.

Skills

Site Management

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

Relevant Construction Management Qualification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Your new company

Hays Construction are currently working alongside a leading NI-based building contractor who has maintained a foothold in the local construction industry for over 30 years. This firm provides a range of specialist areas, including Main Contracting, Design & Build, Civil Engineering and Property Development and has built a solid client base throughout the UK & Ireland. This company displays a wealth of expertise amassed over three decades in the industry, delivering key projects within Private Residential, Commercial and Social Housing sectors.

Your new role

This company is currently undertaking a Social Housing scheme in Co. Antrim. As a result of ongoing site demands, this contractor currently requires cover and is searching for a skilled Site Manager to lead the day-to-day operations on the ground. You will be responsible for delivering daily briefings and keeping the project on track whilst applying your technical expertise and ability where necessary. You will have strong communication skills and a good level of leadership with the ability to motivate those on site. You will be health and safety focused whilst being responsible for ordering materials and supervising subcontractors. This is initially a temporary role with potential for further works upon successful completion.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed in this role, you will have previous experience overseeing fast-paced projects and managing subcontractors and external clients. You will have previous experience of carrying out works on social housing or private residential schemes from inception through to handover. You will be a self-starter with excellent leadership skills and technical ability, possessing a keen eye for detail whilst upholding high standards throughout the programme of works. You will be target focused, putting a heightened focus on meeting budgets and deadlines.

What you'll get in return

This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to take up a role with an established local contractor. You will gain valuable experience working within an established company which has delivered successful projects across a range of sectors. The successful applicant will receive an attractive hourly rate, along with exclusively NI-based work and potential for permanent employment upon completion of the temporary contract.

What you need to do now

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