Site Manager; County Antrim

Site Manager – New School Project, County Antrim

Hays Belfast is recruiting a Site Manager for a large, well‑established main contractor with over 40 years of experience, headquartered in County Down. The company has an impressive portfolio across Education, Healthcare, Sport & Leisure, Retail, Commercial, Arts & Culture, Residential, Ecclesiastical, Transport, and Tourism sectors. Operating across both public and private markets, the contractor is known for delivering high‑quality, design‑and‑build projects to excellent standards.

The firm is now seeking a driven and experienced Site Manager to join their team on a flagship £36m new‑build school project based in County Antrim.

• Lead daily site operations from construction through handover
• Manage site activities, sequencing work, and drive programme performance
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and materials
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental and quality standards
• Chair site meetings and liaise with design teams and stakeholders
• Monitor quality construction and deliver “Right First Time” outcomes
• Manage inspections, snagging, and project close‑out

• Proven experience managing large‑scale building projects as Site Manager
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage subcontractors and direct labour
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, quality assurance, and site controls
• Experience delivering projects through to practical completion and handover
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (or equivalent)
• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Key position on a flagship £36m education project
• Competitive salary and package
• Long‑term career opportunities with a well‑established contractor
• Professional, supportive project team environment
• Opportunity to build a long‑term career with a local contractor operating across Northern Ireland