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Project Manager / Assistant Contracts Manager – Civil & Build | Up to £75k + Package | NI Projects Only

Location: Northern Ireland / Belfast
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Projects: Northern Ireland Only – No GB Travel
Start Date: Immediate Interviews Available

The Opportunity

An established and growing construction contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager / Assistant Contracts Manager to join its team, working across a range of civil engineering and building projects throughout Northern Ireland.

Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a strong background in both civil engineering and building projects, understands the commercial and operational side of construction, and is confident managing multiple schemes simultaneously.

We're looking for someone who can manage projects from a planning and delivery perspective but isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get involved on-site when needed.

The biggest selling point? All projects are based in Northern Ireland. No travelling across to England, Scotland or Wales.

The Role

• Report directly to the Senior Project Manager, supporting the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering and building schemes.
• Manage and coordinate several live projects simultaneously, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are maintained.
• Work across projects delivered under NEC4 Framework contracts, with a good understanding of contractual obligations, early warnings, compensation events and programme requirements.
• Prepare, manage and update project programmes using Microsoft Project (MS Project).
• Coordinate Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials across multiple sites.
• Take a hands-on approach to project delivery, including assisting with setting out, engineering and technical site activities when required.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and put practical solutions in place.
• Work closely with the commercial team on project budgets, variations, valuations and cost control.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and site meetings.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Provide regular project updates to the Senior Project Manager.
• Support the wider management team with planning, resource allocation and the successful delivery of upcoming schemes.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Contracts Manager, Senior Site Engineer or Senior Site Manager with the ability to manage projects.
• Must have experience across both building and civil engineering projects.
• Good working knowledge of NEC4 contracts and framework arrangements.
• Experience managing multiple schemes or projects simultaneously.
• Competent using Microsoft Project to develop, update and manage construction programmes.
• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering, construction methods and site operations.
• Previous setting-out or site engineering experience, with the confidence to assist on-site when required.
• Good commercial awareness, including budgets, variations and project costs.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently while reporting to the Senior Project Manager.
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience across groundworks, drainage, infrastructure, utilities, commercial building, refurbishment and general construction would be particularly relevant.

We're not looking for someone who simply manages projects from behind a desk. We want someone who understands construction from the ground up, can manage multiple schemes and is happy to get involved on-site when required.

Package

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Company vehicle / car allowance
• Company pension
• Northern Ireland projects only – No GB travel
• Long-term, permanent opportunity
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Senior Project Manager
• Genuine career progression towards a senior Contracts Management position
• Immediate interviews available

Why Consider This Opportunity?

If you're currently working as a Project Manager, Senior Site Engineer or Senior Site Manager and feel ready for more responsibility, this could be an excellent next step.

You'll have the opportunity to manage a variety of civil engineering and building schemes across Northern Ireland, working directly alongside the Senior Project Manager and playing an important role in the continued growth of the business.

This position would particularly suit someone who has come through the engineering or site management route, understands how projects are delivered on the ground and is now looking to develop further into project and contracts management.

No GB travel, a strong salary package and the opportunity to progress your career without spending half your working week away from home.

You don't need to be actively looking. If the salary, local projects and opportunity sound better than your current setup, it's worth a confidential chat.

Immediate interviews available.

Padraic – Kenect Recruitment
Padraic@Kenectrecruitment.ie
+44 7453 759652

All conversations treated confidentially.
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Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Northern Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person