Site Engineer

Closing Date
Friday 8th August 2025 at 12:00
H&J Martin Construction (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a
Site Engineer
Job Role:
Site Engineer
Company:
H&J Martin Construction Ltd
Job Type:
Full-time - Permanent
Location:
Northern Ireland
Reporting to:
Contracts Manager
Who We Are
H&J Martin Construction is one of Ireland's longest standing and most successful Building Contractors.
We have successfully contributed to the Built Heritage of Ireland, with the delivery of Iconic buildings such as the City Hall in Belfast, the Slieve Donard Hotel in County Down and Arnotts Department store in Dublin.
Our contribution to Iconic sites has continued in recent times with the ongoing Development of the famous Kings Hall site in Belfast.
Role Overview
As a Site Engineer you will be required to work effectively as part of the H&J Martin Construction team and to work collaboratively with all other stakeholders, including clients, statutory authorities, subcontractors and other internal departments.
What you'll do
The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive:
Site Activities
Setting out activities from commencement to completion, including but not limited to frameworks, groundworks, drainage, and beams
Assist in planning, supervising and inspecting of temporary works, ensuring safety and compliance
Accurately interpreting construction drawings and specifications, and taking ownership in the implementation of Engineering Controls
Maintenance of all business engineering assets, including dumpy and laser levels, and Total stations.
Identify potential risks and defects early, ensuring these are escalated appropriately in a timely manner
Utilise technology and systems effectively, to enhance delivery of our projects and achieve goals
Support with project handover and client walk throughs at projection completion
Where required, support with reporting and presenting on progress and costs
Involvement in ordering, monitoring and recording of materials, inventory, tools and plant
Health & Safety and Compliance
Implement and ensure compliance with Health & Safety Regulations, monitoring and recording health and safety activities as required
Contribute to preparation and organisation of the programme for work, including resource allocation, permits, risk assessments and method statements
Lead in the implementation of and monitor Quality Assurance and ensure compliance by the site team and subcontractors.
Communication and Collaboration
Liaise with clients, internal departments, subcontractors and other key stakeholders to ensure the project develops in line with plans and timeframes, with no compromise in quality and delivery
Manage site teams and subcontractors, ensuring written and verbal communication or instructions are clear and understood
Carryout informal coaching conversations and toolbox talks where required and provide clear handovers, limiting interruptions to operations
General
Support with inducting and mentoring new and junior team members
Live the company values in what you do, supporting an inclusive environment and great place to work
Take an interest in your own development and actively seek to improve how we do things
To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
What you'll bring
Foundation Degree level or Higher, in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
3 years' experience in a similar role
Confident in the use of IT, including construction related software such as AutoCAD
Proficient in the use of all relevant surveying equipment, such as Total Stations
Full Valid Driving License, that permits driving in the UK/Ireland
Understanding of and ability to implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures
Experience of supervising/mentoring engineering teams
CSR/CSCS Qualification or equivalent
Qualified First Aider
Qualified or working towards Temporary Works Coordinator qualification
Qualified or working towards Appointed Person qualification
In addition to the above criteria, the ideal candidate would possess the following attributes;
Communication
– communicate effectively verbally and written, with people in all positions, adapting communication style where required and ensure all information is understood;
Planning
– manage projects and individual timelines simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality, successfully meeting deadlines;
Commercial Awareness
– thoroughly understand the commercial and economic issues facing construction projects, identifying risks and mitigating these appropriately.
Flexibility
– willing to adapt to meet requirements of the project, and have a flexible approach to travel and working hours where required
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 for this role include:
Generous Annual Leave allowance, increasing by one day in each of your first five years
Ability to purchase an additional 5 days' annual leave
Discretionary Bonus Scheme – potential up to 10%
Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
Health Cash Plan – discounted Health & Wellbeing services, including optical, dental and physio
Pension Contributions through Salary Sacrifice
Employee Assistance Program – access 24/7 GP, Legal Advice and Counselling Helpline
Ongoing Health and Wellbeing activities that include free annual health checks for all employees
Enhanced Sick Pay
Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost and save on a new bicycle or cycling equipment
Subsidised Gym Membership and use of our private Company Gym at Head Office in Belfast
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
Annual Volunteer Day – to support your choice of volunteering activity
Your application
At Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, we want everyone to feel welcome.
That's why we are committed to working with you to make the application process as easy as possible.
If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at ****** and we will be happy to help.
To apply for this post please submit a copy of your CV.
We wish you every success in your application.
LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING 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.
The closing date for completed applications is
Friday 8th August 2025 at 12:00 LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER
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