Contract Manager (Build / Fit-Out)

Belfast | £60,000 – £80,000

Description

We are hiring for our client, a growing construction business with a strong pipeline of projects across Belfast and Northern Ireland, for an experienced Contract Manager to join their team. This Contract Manager role offers genuine autonomy, giving the successful Contract Manager ownership of the entire lifecycle of business agreements — from contract drafting and negotiation through to regulatory compliance. It's an excellent opportunity for a Contract Manager to take real ownership of project delivery within a well-established and expanding organisation.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Competitive salary – £60,000 to £80,000
2. Strong pipeline of local projects – stable, long-term opportunity
3. Autonomous role – real ownership of project delivery

The Role

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from drafting through to close-out
• Negotiate contracts and manage costs across live construction projects
• Safeguard commercial interests and manage risk on behalf of the business
• Work closely with clients, quantity surveyors, project managers, and senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with JCT/NEC contract terms and construction law
• Monitor site health & safety standards and regulatory compliance

The Person

• 5+ years' experience as a Contract Manager / Project Manager
• MSc or degree educated in a construction-related discipline
• Proficient in JCT/NEC contracts and construction law
• Strong Excel skills, commercial risk analysis, and negotiation ability
• Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
• Full UK driving licence

The Reward

• £60,000 – £80,000 (salary negotiable depending on experience)
• A stable, long-term opportunity with a growing construction business
• Genuine autonomy and real ownership of project delivery
• The chance to work across a strong, established pipeline of projects in Belfast and NI

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, and to apply for this Contract Manager job, please contact Adam Adair, Senior Consultant, Built Environment. As a specialist recruitment consultancy, Hunter Savage takes a consultative, niche-focused approach — working closely with both candidates and employers across the Built Environment sector to find the right long-term fit. Visit our website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.

Salary is usually negotiable; details listed are a guide based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

Job Title: Whey Processing Production Manager

Contact: Conor O'Hagan

Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Whey Processing Plant Manager to lead the operations of a state-of-the-art whey ultra-filtration facility. This senior management role involves overseeing all aspects of performance, including upstream and downstream processing, to produce high-quality whey protein and lactose-based nutrition products for global customers in the infant formula, health, and food sectors.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

1. Strong Salary - depending on experience
2. Opportunity to lead a cutting-edge whey processing facility
3. Work with a global customer base in the nutrition and health sectors

The Role:

As the Whey Processing Production Manager, you will:

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safe, efficient operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the whey processing plant.
• Manage all aspects of upstream and downstream whey processing to optimise output, cost, and quality performance.
• Apply technical and analytical expertise to support high-performance manufacturing.
• Build and utilise process trends to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Drive decisions with a focus on quality, cost, and customer outcomes.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions to restore and improve performance.
• Empower the team with process methodologies to ensure timely and effective decision-making.
• Conduct trials and adjust input parameters to enhance output performance, yield, and efficiency.
• Identify and address bottlenecks in the process, collaborating with the engineering team to implement solutions.
• Act as a key liaison with external customers, ensuring their expectations are met.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, health and safety, and operational standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance performance and reliability.
• Lead and support investment and improvement initiatives to achieve world-class manufacturing standards.

The Person:

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A third-level qualification in an applied science discipline, preferably chemical or mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in food processing management or a similar field.
• Strong technical and analytical skills within a continuous processing or complex manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• A track record of delivering operational excellence across quality, cost, output, and continuous improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of food processing operations, with the practical skills and judgement to thrive in a world-class production environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with external customers.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in dairy, whey, or nutritional ingredients manufacturing.
• Familiarity with filtration technologies and complex processing plant operations.
• A history of leading major improvement or capital investment programmes in manufacturing.

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge facility with a global customer base.
• A supportive and innovative company culture that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this Whey Processing Production Manager role, please contact us. Visit our website to explore a full list of opportunities in your industry.

Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting talented professionals with exceptional opportunities in their industries. Our expert team provides confidential advice and guidance to help you take the next step in your career.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Nights) – Dungannon

Description

We are hiring for our client for an exciting Nightshift Mechanical Maintenance Engineer opportunity based in Dungannon. This role offers the chance to join a highly automated manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in keeping production running efficiently and reliably.

Working a continental night shift pattern of just 7 shifts every fortnight, this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Nights) position combines an excellent work-life balance with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. £52,500 salary plus annual bonus and excellent benefits
2. Continental night shift pattern – only 7 shifts every fortnight
3. Join a highly automated manufacturing facility with long-term career prospects

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across automated production equipment
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and reliability
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to maximise equipment availability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Contribute to root cause analysis and preventative actions following equipment failures

The Person

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently on night shift
• A proactive approach with a focus on reliability, safety and continuous improvement

The Reward

• Salary of £52,500
• Continental night shift pattern – only 7 shifts every fortnight
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Fully funded health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a modern, automated facility

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Nights) role, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

Why Hunter Savage?

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep market knowledge across Engineering & Operations and other specialist sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. We provide expert, confidential career advice and work closely with candidates to identify opportunities that support long-term professional growth.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may be negotiable depending on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of applications received.

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a top professional services firm in Dublin, who are seeking an experienced Legal PA to join their Banking team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-level support to senior fee earners within a busy, collaborative, and client-focused environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Support a busy Banking team in a leading Dublin firm
2. Hybrid working arrangement
3. Competitive salary and benefits package

The Role

• Provide PA support to partners and senior fee earners within the Banking team
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Assist with billing, time recording, and matter administration
• Liaise with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Support day-to-day operations and administrative tasks as required

The Person

• Over 2 years’ experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary supporting senior-level fee earners
• Previous experience in Banking or Corporate law is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and diary management skills
• Excellent document production and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative approach

The Rewards

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious Dublin professional services firm
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Banking Legal PA role, please contact Clare Patterson. Visit our website for a full list of legal support opportunities.

Expert, confidential recruitment advice.

Mechanical Engineer

We are hiring for our client, a well-established power generation business in Belfast, seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its site-based engineering team.

This is a key position supporting the Engineering Manager with the supervision, planning and co-ordination of mechanical maintenance activities across a critical industrial facility.

The successful Mechanical Engineer will take ownership of mechanical integrity, plant reliability and continuous improvement, combining hands-on technical troubleshooting with longer-term maintenance and reliability projects.

The role would suit a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys accountability, solving complex technical problems and delivering measurable improvements in plant availability and performance.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Salary of £50,000–£60,000, dependent on experience
2. Monday-to-Friday position based in Belfast
3. High-ownership role within a power generation facility

The Role

• Support the Engineering Manager with the day-to-day management and planning of mechanical maintenance activities
• Supervise routine, scheduled and major repairs across mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to increase plant uptime, flexibility and performance
• Undertake root cause analysis and promote a first-time-fix approach
• Provide technical support to Operations and other site teams
• Support outage planning, maintenance co-ordination and improvement projects
• Manage contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to the required quality standards
• Help develop and improve the site’s computerised maintenance management system
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and permit-to-work requirements
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required

The Person

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Candidates with an HNC or HND and significant senior-level heavy-industry experience may also be considered
• Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting process-related mechanical equipment
• Experience with critical rotating plant, including industrial fans, pumps and auxiliary systems
• Steam turbine, steam generation or power generation experience is highly desirable
• Understanding of PSSR, LOLER, safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures
• Strong leadership, contractor management and communication skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of plant performance

The Rewards

• Salary of £50,000–£60,000, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Monday-to-Friday day shift working pattern
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of mechanical plant reliability
• Exposure to technically challenging equipment and improvement projects
• Supportive engineering environment with visible opportunities to influence site performance

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Mechanical Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit the Hunter Savage website for a full list of Engineering and Operations opportunities.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Description

We are hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days) on behalf of our client, a successful and well-established organisation based in Toome.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased maintenance professional who wants to move away from shifts and secure a permanent, Monday-to-Friday day shift position. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days) will support the reliability and performance of production equipment, carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns and helping to improve engineering processes across the site.

The salary package will be tailored to experience and will range from £40,000 to £50,000, plus overtime.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Monday-to-Friday dayshift only
2. Competitive package of £40,000–£50,000 plus overtime
3. Stable role with an established employer in the Toome area

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and production machinery
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise production downtime
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and provide practical engineering support
• Maintain motors, control panels, sensors, drives and other electrical systems
• Support equipment upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects
• Complete maintenance records and ensure work is recorded accurately
• Work closely with production and engineering colleagues to improve equipment reliability
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures
• Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks when required
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The Person

• Previous experience in an electrical maintenance role within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• A recognised electrical qualification
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with production machinery and automated equipment
• Knowledge of motors, control systems, sensors, inverters and electrical panels
• Ability to work independently and manage maintenance priorities
• A practical, safety-conscious and solutions-focused approach
• Mechanical maintenance experience would be advantageous but is not essential

The Rewards

• Salary of £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience
• Additional overtime opportunities
• Permanent, Monday-to-Friday dayshift position
• No regular nightshift or rotating shift requirement
• Opportunity to join an established and successful organisation
• Supportive engineering and production environment
• Long-term career stability and development potential

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days) job, please contact Matthew Bell at Hunter Savage. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering and Operations opportunities.

Site Services Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and successful organisation based in Cookstown, as they seek to appoint an experienced Site Services Engineer.

The successful Site Services Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising a broad range of essential site utility systems. These will include steam generation and distribution, water and effluent treatment, compressed air, refrigeration plant, heat pumps and low-voltage electrical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys varied, technically challenging work and wants to join a supportive business offering an attractive salary, excellent benefits and a Monday-to-Friday shift pattern.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Excellent Salary – £55,500 basic
2. Monday to Friday – rotating early and late shifts (no nights)
3. Strong Benefits Package – excellent annual leave and pension

The Role

• Maintain and optimise the performance of site services and utility systems
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Support steam generation and distribution systems
• Maintain water and effluent treatment equipment
• Monitor compressed air, refrigeration and heat pump systems
• Diagnose faults across mechanical and low-voltage electrical equipment
• Complete inspections and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency
• Support compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental standards
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs
• Work closely with engineering, production and external service providers

The Person

• Time served electrical or mechanical apprenticeship
• Previous experience within a site services, utilities, facilities or maintenance engineering position
• Experience working with industrial utility systems such as steam, refrigeration, compressed air or water treatment
• A practical and methodical approach to problem-solving
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Comfortable working a rotating early and late shift pattern

The Rewards

• £55,500 basic salary
• Excellent annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• Rotating early and late shifts
• Cookstown-based position
• Varied and technically engaging engineering work
• Opportunity to develop within an established organisation

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Site Services Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit the Hunter Savage website for a full list of engineering and operations opportunities.

Shift Maintenance Technician

Description

We are hiring for our client, a top-tier employer based in Cookstown, who is seeking an experienced Shift Maintenance Technician to join their established engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and working within a busy production environment.

The successful Shift Maintenance Technician will support the reliability and performance of plant equipment by completing planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns and identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency.

The Shift Maintenance Technician will work a 3 on, 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern and receive a basic salary of £56,600 alongside an excellent annual leave allowance and pension package.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. £56,600 basic salary
2. 3 on, 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern
3. Top-tier employer with excellent annual leave and pension benefits

The Role

• Complete planned preventative maintenance across production machinery and equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and operational faults
• Carry out repairs, component replacements and equipment adjustments
• Support equipment installations, upgrades and improvement projects
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity and completed work
• Work closely with production colleagues to improve plant reliability
• Ensure all maintenance activity is completed safely and in line with site procedures
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend practical improvements

The Person

• Level 3 engineering qualification in a relevant electrical or mechanical discipline
• Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing, production or processing environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience completing planned and reactive maintenance
• Comfortable working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Strong awareness of health, safety and operational standards
• Practical, organised and solutions-focused approach

The Rewards

• £56,600 basic salary
• 3 on, 3 off rotating 12-hour shifts
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• Competitive pension scheme
• Permanent opportunity with a leading employer
• Supportive and established engineering team
• Opportunity to contribute to maintenance improvement projects

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Shift Maintenance Technician job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of current job opportunities.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client, a top-tier employer in the Portadown area, seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its established engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased maintenance professional who enjoys fault-finding, improving equipment reliability and working within a modern production environment.

The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will support planned and reactive maintenance activities while contributing to continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site.

The position offers a highly competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and an attractive eight-hour rotating shift pattern operating Monday to Friday only.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Salary of £50,000–£52,000
2. Eight-hour rotating shifts, Monday to Friday only
3. Top-tier employer with an excellent benefits package

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Completing planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and minimising production downtime
• Maintaining motors, drives, control panels, sensors and automated equipment
• Supporting fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery
• Assisting with equipment installations, upgrades and improvement projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Maintaining accurate engineering and maintenance records
• Working closely with production and engineering colleagues
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety procedures

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• A level 3 qualification in an electrical related discipline
• Previous electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working with electrical equipment including PLC, control panels, drives etc
• The ability to complete both planned and reactive maintenance
• A safety-conscious and dependable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

The Rewards

• Annual package of £50,000–£52,000
• Excellent benefits
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded employer
• Modern and well-invested working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive engineering and operations team

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Electrical Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell.

Visit the Hunter Savage website for a full list of Engineering and Operations opportunities.

Why Hunter Savage?

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a niche-focused and consultative approach. Our Engineering and Operations team combines extensive market knowledge with long-standing relationships across the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

With offices across Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester, we support employers and professionals throughout the UK and Ireland. Our focus is on building lasting relationships, understanding individual career goals and helping people secure opportunities offering genuine progression and long-term growth.

Demand Planner

Description

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG business, to recruit an experienced Demand Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional to play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, supporting the S&OP process and ensuring products are available to meet customer demand.

The successful Demand Planner will work closely with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, improve planning processes and provide valuable insights that support business growth. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong analytical skills and experience working within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Join a leading FMCG business with a collaborative supply chain team
2. Play a key role in forecasting, S&OP and business planning
3. Excellent opportunity to influence demand planning and continuous improvement

The Role

• Develop and maintain accurate short, medium and long-term demand forecasts across multiple product categories.
• Analyse daily, weekly and monthly sales trends to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks and opportunities.
• Utilise SAP APO (Demand Planning) and forecasting tools to generate statistical forecasts and optimise planning performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Category and Supply Chain teams to align demand forecasts with business plans.
• Support the S&OP process by presenting forecast updates, scenario modelling and demand insights.
• Evaluate promotional activity, new product launches and customer requirements to ensure accurate demand planning.
• Build reporting dashboards and forecasting models using advanced Excel techniques.
• Monitor key planning KPIs including forecast accuracy and adherence to sales plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data quality and reporting capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain transformation projects.

The Person

• Previous experience as a Demand Planner, Supply Planner or Forecast Analyst within an FMCG environment.
• Experience working with short shelf-life products would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning principles and S&OP processes.
• Experience using SAP APO or similar demand planning software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and forecasting.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or a related discipline would be advantageous.