Site Manager at Lagan Construction Services Limited

Job Description:

Latest job information from Lagan Construction Services Limited for the position of Site Manager. If the Site Manager vacancy in Newry matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Lagan Construction Services Limited for the position of Site Manager below matches your qualifications.

Who We Are
H&J Martin Construction is one of Irelands longest standing and most successful Developers and Building Contractors. Over the years, we have successfully contributed to the Built Heritage of Ireland, with the delivery of many Iconic buildings. In recent years, the delivery of quality family homes across Greater Belfast has returned as a key part of our business model.

H&J Martin Construction have strong relationships with local NI Developers, including development businesses within the wider Lagan Specialist Group. With these development partners, we have a healthy pipeline of local work over the next number of years and are therefore on the lookout for talented, innovative and ambitious individuals to join our team.

Role Overview
You will act as the key link between the site workforce and the Project Manager, ensuring works are carried out safely, correctly and in line with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

Why this role stands out
This is a hands-on, site-focused role for an experienced tradesperson looking to step into a leadership position. As Site Foreman, you will be responsible for running the day-to-day works on site, coordinating subcontractors, controlling quality and driving progress on the ground.

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

Site Leadership & Coordination

• Take day-to-day control of site activities, ensuring works progress in line with the construction programme.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors on site, ensuring they understand what is required and when.
• Plan monthly, weekly, daily and short-term activities, prioritising works to keep the site moving efficiently in line with the construction Programme.
• Act as the main on-site point of contact, reporting directly to the Project Manager.

Quality Control

• Inspect works on an ongoing basis to ensure they meet required quality standards, specifications and drawings.
• Ensure works are completed in line with company standards and best practice.
• Identify defects, non-compliance or poor workmanship and ensure these are addressed promptly.
• Flag quality issues, risks or concerns to the Project Manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Liaise with External Bodies, ie. The client, Warranty provider and building control to arrange site visits and checks to ensure all checkpoints are getting viewed and reported on as necessary.
• Close out the reports as necessary.

Technical Responsibilities

• Read, understand and work from construction drawings, specifications and details.
• Interpret drawings on site and clearly communicate requirements to subcontractors.
• Assist in resolving technical or sequencing issues on site in collaboration with the Project Manager and design team.
• Ensure correct construction methods are being followed across all trades.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture on site.
• Ensure subcontractors work in accordance with RAMS and site safety requirements.
• Monitor site activities to ensure safe systems of work are always followed.
• Report any safety concerns, incidents or near misses immediately.
• Carry out standard daily check sheets and daily site briefings with Subcontractors.
• Ensure Induction and training records are up to date and any new personal on site are inducted and signed up to RAMS.

Communication & Reporting

• Regularly update the Project Manager on progress, issues, labour levels and upcoming risks.
• Assist with short-term planning and coordination of upcoming works.
• Support site records, progress photos and inspections as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with subcontractors and site personnel.

What you'll bring
To succeed in this role, it is essential that your main skills and experience include:

• Strong trade background (e.g. Joiner, Plumber, Bricklayer or similar).
• Proven experience working on construction sites in a supervisory role.
• Ability to manage people and coordinate multiple subcontractors on site.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and quality standards.
• Ability to read, understand and work from construction drawings.
• Practical, site-driven mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to give clear direction.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

It would also be desirable to have;

• Previous experience acting as a Site Foreman/Manager
• Experience working on residential construction projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Knowledge of NHBC standards or equivalent.

Our Values
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. Our 6 core values are:

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

How we'll reward you
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 balance your work/life priorities.

Our Core Benefits potentially available to this role include:

• Generous holiday allowance increasing in each of your first 5 years service
• Ability to purchase additional holidays
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Health Cash Plan discounts for optical, dental, physio and other health and wellbeing services
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
• Car Allowance or Company Van & Fuel Card
• Use of our free Company Gym based at Head Office in Belfast
• Discounted Membership for other Gyms
• Ongoing Health and Wellbeing activities that include free annual health checks for all employees
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme contributions are taken before tax
• Company EV Leasing Scheme
• Life Assurance Plan four times annual salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme spread the cost and save on a new bike and cycling equipment
• Ongoing Health and Wellbeing activities that include free annual health checks for all employees

Your application
At Lagan Specialist Group, we want everyone to feel welcome. Thats why we want you to know that we'll work with you to make the application process as smooth as possible. So please just let us know if you need any adjustments or support we'll do whatever we can to help.

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV. We wish you every success in your application.

LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.

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Job Info:

• Company: Lagan Construction Services Limited
• Position: Site Manager
• Work Location: Newry
• Country: GB

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