Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager, Site Engineer, Site Supervisor, Site Manager, Civil Engineering

Your new company
Hays Belfast are currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager within the Civil Engineering sector. You'll be joining a well established civil engineering contractor operating as a principal contractor on specialist water and infrastructure projects. The company has a proven track record delivering refurbishment and upgrade works within live environments and benefits from a strong pipeline of secured projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to develop within a structured, delivery focused business working on nationally significant water assets.This role will require you to be based on site, accommodation can be offered, or it may suit those living in the South Down, South Armagh areas who are within a commutable distance from the project.
Your new role
As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of a €4.5m reservoir and dam refurbishment programme across two water infrastructure schemes. The project has an approximate 12-month programme, commencing this summer (target July start) with future projects typically being based in County Down and greater Belfast going forward. Working closely with the Project Manager and site based team, the Junior Project Manager will assist with the day-to-day management of works including reservoir and dam refurbishment, site pipework installation, road construction, concrete repairs and associated civil engineering activities. Your responsibilities will include supporting programme management, coordinating subcontractors, tracking progress, assisting with cost and quality control, and ensuring health & safety and client requirements are met.Accommodation can be provided if required, this Junior Project Manager role would also suit candidates commuting daily from South Down, South Armagh or surrounding areas.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this Junior Project Manager position, you will have a background in civil engineering, construction or utilities, ideally with exposure to live infrastructure or water sector projects.You will typically demonstrate:

Experience in a Junior Project Manager, Project Engineer, Site Engineer or similar roleUnderstanding of civil works such as pipework, concrete repairs, road construction or utilitiesStrong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to support multiple workstreamsA sound approach to health & safety and quality managementRelevant industry tickets (e.g. SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, or working toward them)A proactive attitude and a desire to progress your career as a Project Manager within civilsWhat you'll get in return
In return, the Junior Project Manager will secure a role on a high profile water infrastructure project with a reputable civil engineering contractor. You'll receive a competitive package, structured support from experienced project leadership, and exposure across all stages of project delivery.This Junior Project Manager opportunity offers excellent long term career development within the water and utilities sector, alongside project stability, accommodation support where required, and the chance to build strong experience working on large scale water framework projects.
What you need to do now
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