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

Plant & Vehicle Mechanic

Responsibilities Include: 

• General servicing, carrying out regular maintenance and repairs on various machinery and vehicles.
• Perform inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and labour hours.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop at all times.

Criteria: 

• Experience in a mechanic/ technician role with a plant background or similar industry
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team when required
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good communication and time/ resource management skills

This role is based in Castlederg but may involve travel to various sites when required.

YARD OPERATIVE

Responsibilities Include: 

  • General yard duties
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard area
  • Load and unload lorries with materials, plant, and equipment
  • Handling deliveries
  • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements

Criteria: 

  • Previous experience working with plant and equipment
  • Ability to work independently, or as part of a team when required
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Good communication and time/ resource management skills

This role is based in Castlederg but may involve travel to various sites when required.

SHEQ Advisor (Maternity Cover Temp 1 Year)

Role Purpose: 

The Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Advisor will play a key role in the implementation of Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality procedures across the Company. This role involves close collaboration with the Site Teams, Project Managers, and Contract Managers to implement the Company’s SHEQ procedures, while providing consistent, visible, support to the Project Teams.

Working within our SHEQ team, the Advisor will help build and promote a strong, proactive SHEQ culture throughout the organisation. This includes driving initiatives that prevent accidents and incidents, encourage the reporting of good catches & near misses, and support the achievement of the Company’s SHEQ objectives and performance targets.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Support the SHEQ Manager in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s SHEQ Management Systems, ensuring continued compliance across all sites.
  • Provide competent day-to-day SHEQ advise to Site Teams, fostering a positive SHEQ culture through effective collaboration.
  • Conduct internal SHEQ audits and inspections, identifying both best practices and areas of non-compliance, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist in the creation, review, and continuous improvement of operation risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Support the implementation of SHEQ related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with Company policies and standards.
  • Stay up to date with relevant legislation and industry standards.
  • Act as a liaison with external enforcement bodies (e.g. HSENI, local authorities) on behalf of the SHEQ Manager, including matters related to SHEQ.
  • Contribute to the preparation of SHEQ performance reports, identifying trends and key issues while supporting the development of improvement strategies.
  • Investigate accidents and incidents where required, identifying root causes and recommending preventative measures to avoid recurrence.

Criteria: 

  • Proven experience as a SHEQ Advisor, ideally with a multi-site operational environment
  • Holds a recognised Health & Safety qualification such as the NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Northern Ireland Health & Safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting accident and incident investigations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify hazards implement appropriate control measures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly self-motivated, detail orientated, and capable of working independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Full, clean driving licence, and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Site Supervisor/ Foreman

Responsibilities Include: 

• Review of documents and drawings.
• Input into reflective programming and cost forecasting, and management of resources.
• Resource management including materials, plant, and sub contractors to ensure works run alongside programme and to budget.
• Working alongside senior Site Managers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and other team members.
• 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: 

• Current CSR/ CSCS card
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good communication and time/ resource management skills
• IT literate

Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Responsible for all commercial management of assigned project(s).
  • Forecast and CVR reporting.
  • Identifying risks with Project Team.
  • Monthly valuations/ applications to Clients.
  • Final Account preparation and negotiation.
  • Subcontractor and Supplier procurement.
  • Subcontractor and Supplier measurement and payment, including final accounts.
  • Change management (variations and compensation events).
  • Attend project meetings and assist with any contractual issues on project.
  • Ensure Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality requirements are adhered to.

Criteria: 

  • Professional qualification or degree in Quantity Surveying
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
  • 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 and make calculations based on drawings

REWARDS

• Excellent salary packages
• 31 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