Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Employing Entity H&J Martin Construction

Job Reference HJC/PM/0226

Closing Date Wednesday 25th February 2026 at 16:00

Job Role:

Project Manager
Job Type: Full-time - Permanent
Reporting to:
Construction Director / Managing Director

Location:

Belfast

At H&J Martin Construction (part of Lagan Specialist Group), we combine decades of expertise with top industry talent to deliver high‑quality residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Our headquarters are located in Belfast, with a project portfolio across Northern Ireland and beyond.

As a Project Manager, you will use strong leadership and effective management to deliver safe, timely, profitable and high‑quality projects – particularly steel‑frame structures.

Working collaboratively, you will develop strong professional relationships, not just with clients and customers, but also with subcontractors, internal teams and wider stakeholders. Your ability to balance client satisfaction with business requirements will be key to your success.

This is an opportunity to progress your career with a respected contractor, delivering high quality projects. You’ll work closely with site teams, the Managing Director and the Construction Director. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with Engineers on site as you will be responsible for mentoring them and assisting their career development.

Operations

• Oversee the development and construction of projects from conception to completion, ensuring progress and profitability are on target throughout.
• Identify and manage risk and opportunity effectively throughout the project.
• In collaboration with Commercial and Senior Leadership Teams, lead in the selection and effective management of the supply chain, ensuring they can deliver to our expectations.
• Ensure adequate resourcing, materials and plans are available as required, to avoid delays.
• Contribute to progress reports for Senior Leadership, ensuring all information is clear and accurate.
• Make decisions in high pressure or times of crisis that have the least negative impact.

HSEQ & Compliance

• Take responsibility for health, safety, environment, and quality matters by ensuring compliance with regulations, implementing policies and procedures across operations, promoting site safety, and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage project quality daily, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard and in line with specifications and best practice, and record in accordance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Keep clear records of site activities throughout the project, for example, key milestones, permits, authorisations, RAMS, personnel onsite, Toolbox Talks and any issues raised/identified.

Stakeholder Relations

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, statutory authorities, external bodies and in‑house departments.
• Represent the company at progress meetings and other forums, answering queries and receiving feedback in a professional manner.
• Be a point of contact for the client on site, meeting with or liaising with them as requested.
• With support from the commercial team, avoid potential contractual disputes, managing any disputes that do arise in an appropriate manner, achieving the best possible result.

People & Culture

• Provide clear leadership and direction to internal staff, subcontractors, consultants, and supply chain partners, promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Lead by example, ensuring processes are followed and technology is utilised where possible for efficiency.
• Address concerns, risks, and underperformance promptly, ensuring timely and appropriate action.
• Promote and live the company values daily, helping us be a Great Place to Work.
• Promote equality of opportunity and foster a workplace where everyone feels safe and valued.

As Project Manager your main skills and experience will include:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager in construction.
• Significant experience delivering steel‑frame buildings/structures.
• Strong understanding of commercial matters on construction projects.
• Excellent…