Our people are at the heart of everything we do. The success of every project is determined by the team who work on and alongside it. As well as training and developing our existing workforce, we believe the continual recruitment and retention of high calibre individuals will help us get to where we want to be.

Whether you are looking for your first job as an apprentice or looking for the next step in an established career, we can offer what you need. As an Employee of Lowry Building & Civil Engineering, you will be encouraged to reach and exceed your career goals in a supportive and progressive environment, with an on-going programme of training and development.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

CIVIL/ SITE ENGINEER

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality requirements are adhered to
  • Undertake surveying and setting out duties
  • Check drawings and quantities
  • Schedule selected materials for ordering from the procurement department
  • Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations in order to meet agreed programme
  • Liaise with any consultants and sub-contractors engaged in the project as necessary
  • Supervise and monitor the site labour force, and monitor the work of any sub-contractors
  • Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
  • Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
  • Arrange testing of materials
  • Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
  • Keep a Site Diary
  • Fully interact with other members of the construction site team (team player)
  • Liaise with other function/ department managers
  • Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility
  • Other duties as required by Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works
  • Be comfortable with a variety of software packages

Criteria: 

  • Relevant 3rd level qualification
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Building/ civil engineering site background
  • Good communication and time/ resource management skills
  • IT literate

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Expected to take responsibility for project costing
  • Cost reporting across different works on a monthly basis, depending on sector
  • Sub-contractor procurement
  • Organise and manage subcontract settlements
  • Identify risks with project team
  • Provide support for any contract issues on project
  • Attendance at monthly progress meetings
  • Management of costings and valuations
  • Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality requirements are adhered to

Criteria: 

  • Professional qualification or degree in Quantity Surveying
  • Strong understanding of the construction industry and working on site
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Good communication and time/ resource management skills
  • IT literate
  • Strong working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices & techniques
  • Ability to interpret & make calculations based on drawings

PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Overall responsibility for the running of multiple projects at any one time, from contract award to completion and handover
  • Ensuring all projects are delivered within time and budget
  • Leading and managing project teams independently
  • Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality requirements are adhered to
  • Issuing sub-contractor/ supplier orders and agreements
  • Agreeing monthly sub-contractor/ supplier accounts in conjunction with the project QS
  • Contractual administration, correspondence, and ensuring accurate and detailed site records are in place and completed
  • Liaison with Client representatives
  • Creation of Progress Reports and Programmes or Work for progress meetings
  • Ensuring Operational and Maintenance files are completed in line with contract requirements
  • Assisting the Bid Management Team with preparation of PQQ and tender submissions

Criteria: 

  • Formal qualification in Construction Management
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Good communication and time/ resource management skills
  • IT literate

SITE MANAGER

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Review of documents and drawings prior to works commencing including involvement in the Value Engineering process
  • Input into reflective programming and cost forecasting and management of resources
  • Liaison with Clients, Designers and Consultants through attendance at regular meetings
  • Resource management including materials, plant and sub-contractors to ensure works run alongside programme and to budget
  • Supply chain management to drive strict adherence to design specification and standards with Client satisfaction as an outcome
  • Ensuring a safe working environment is created for the workforce and strict adherence to company Health and Safety procedures and legislation

Criteria: 

  • Formal qualification in Construction Management desirable
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Good communication and time/ resource management skills
  • IT literate

PROGRAMMER/ PLANNER

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Construction/ Tender programmes, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines
  • Conduct site visits to review works and drawings when required
  • Produce weekly look-ahead programmes and manage critical paths
  • Collaborate with the project team to gather information and updates on project timelines
  • Identify scheduling conflicts and propose solutions to optimise project efficiency
  • Monitor and analyse project progress
  • Utilise scheduling software to create detailed Gantt charts, timelines, and reports (Microsoft Project/ Primavera P6)
  • Implement and manage changes to project programmes as needed

Criteria: 

  • Programming skills, covering design, procurement, pre-commencement, construction, and commissioning
  • Detail-orientated with a focus on meeting project deadlines
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Good communication and time/ resource management skills
  • IT literate including programming

REWARDS

  • Excellent salary packages
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Company pension
  • Private Healthcare
  • Opportunities for professional career development

SEND YOUR CV


Please forward enquiries to:

careers@lowrybuilding.co.uk  Tel: 028 8167 8646
Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd, 7 John Street, Castlederg BT81 7AW

Lowry Building is an Equal Opportunities employer