Site Manager - Structural Steel

Position: Site Manager – Structural Steel / Bridge Construction Location: Warrenpoint, Newry Start Date: June 2026 Duration: 9 Months Hours: 55 – 66 Hours per Week (Monday – Sunday) Engagement: PAYE Direct Pay Rates (PAYE Direct) Monday – Friday: £35.00 per hour Saturday & Sunday: £41.00 per hour Accommodation: Allowance Provided The Role We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager for a 6-month structural steel and viaduct construction project based in County Down. This is a hands-on management role overseeing the erection and installation of structural steelwork associated with bridge/viaduct construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring programme delivery, and maintaining strict health & safety compliance. In the initial most immediate phase, the successful candidate will be responsible for creation and implementation of all Risk Assessments and Method Statements. So a background in a similar position is essential. Key Responsibilities * Oversee daily site operations for structural steel and viaduct works * Manage steel erection, splicing, decking and associated civils interfaces * Coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors * Ensure works are delivered in line with programme deadlines * Maintain high HSEQ standards in a live construction environment * Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings * Liaise with project management and client representatives * Ensure quality standards and inspection processes are adhered to Requirements * Proven experience as a Site Manager on structural steel projects * Demonstrable experience delivering bridge or viaduct construction schemes * SMSTS (Essential) * CSCS / CSR (Black / Management level preferred) * Safe Pass - Essential * First Aid at Work * Strong knowledge of HSEQ compliance * Ability to manage long working hours and high-output programme For further information surrounding this project, please apply by following the instructions and one of our Consultants will be back in touch