Project Manager for a leading contracting firm based in Belfast

Your new company

Hays Belfast has been retained by a leading provider in a wide range of services across all aspects of construction from new build construction, restoration and fit out through to 24/7 365 facilities management, maintenance, M&E and signage to recruit a Project Manager. Working across the UK and Ireland for more than 20 years for exclusive clients and establishing themselves as one of the best community-focused businesses to work with and for.

This company has continued to strengthen over the years and, due to successful tenders of attractive local projects, are now looking for a Project Manager to join their team to drive the initiative from start to finish throughout all stages of the project.

Your new role

The initial project is design & build, and you will be involved from inception right through the entire project life-cycle. You will be working alongside a supportive and collaborative team to achieve the best results on a top-class, exciting project.

This will be a 90-week programme with the overall project value coming in at £8.5 million. This will be the conversion of an existing building into 54 luxury apartments. The initial pre-construction stage will last for around 12 weeks before moving onto site at the beginning of 2025. As mentioned, you will be involved from start to finish, collaborating with your team and multiple outside bodies, being on site to track progress and all relevant materials are provided.

What you’ll need to succeed

Due to working and collaborating with many different professions and external bodies, you will need to be an excellent communicator with fantastic people skills.

You will need to be proficient in using ASTA Powerproject or have a track record of using similar programming software during projects.

The ability to use your initiative to overcome problems that may arise and therefore being able to act effectively. A great attention to detail across all stages and aspects of the project, including planning & time management making sure things are completed within the set time frame, while being completed compliantly.

What you’ll get in return

You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive work environment, alongside a great team. You will be joining an industry-leading construction firm, who have a real focus on their team as well as the communities they work in. You will receive an attractive salary with a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

The project that you will be focused on will be Northern Ireland based, so you will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting local project that will make a difference to the surrounding community.