Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

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. Youll 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.

The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:

• 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.

• 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.

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, statutory authorities, external bodies and inhouse 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.

• 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 communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Chartered Membership of CIOB or another relevant body
• CSR/CSCS certification (or equivalent)
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme certification (5-day SMSTS)

Our Values Are Important To How We Run Our Business. We Have Been Awarded Platinum Investors In People In Recognition Of Our People Management Practices And Investment In Learning And Development. We Are Therefore Looking For Candidates That Can Demonstrate Behaviours In Line With Our Core Values And Continue With Our Culture Of Putting People First

• Caring
• Trust
• Respect
• Fun
• Open & Honest
• Safety

In return, we offer an attractive, competitive salary and a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and…