Trades & construction jobs in Northern Ireland
Updated 23 October 2026 · kept fresh every few hours
536 building, trades and site jobs open across Northern Ireland today, from 140 employers, including Nicor, Graham Construction and Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Where the advert gives pay (365 of them), most pay between £29k a year and £60k a year. 6 are part-time, 57 temporary and 51 close within a week. 382 are through a recruitment agency; the rest are with the employer directly.
Trades & construction jobs by town
ElectricianEmployer not named via CPL
You'll work as an electrician for a large global manufacturer in Derry/Londonderry, helping the growing production team.
Pay not statedDerryCloses 22 Nov
Quantity SurveyorThe Deluxe Group
You'll be working on quantity surveying tasks for The Deluxe Group, which provides high-end joinery and fit-out services across various sectors.
Pay not statedCraigavonCloses 22 Nov
Construction Quality AssuranceLPI Group
You'll be responsible for checking construction quality and ensuring that all work meets required standards on site in Belfast.
Pay not statedBelfast
Joinery Estimator (Commercial Fitout)Employer not named via VANRATH
You'll estimate costs and materials for joinery work on commercial fit-out projects in the Antrim area.
£40,000 – £60,000 a yearAntrim
Bench JoinerEmployer not named via VANRATH
You'll be working as a bench joiner for a major construction company in Antrim, building and fitting woodwork on site.
£35,360 – £36,400 a yearAntrim
Material Flow OperativeCDE Ireland Limited
You'll work in Belfast handling materials flow for CDE Ireland Limited, helping to manage resources.
Pay not statedBelfastCloses 22 Nov
Tool MakerCreative Composites Ltd
You'll assist with making various tools, supporting moulding staff, and helping with research or continuous improvement projects at Creative Composites Ltd in Lisburn.
Pay not statedLisburnCloses 22 Nov
Estates and IT Manager (Belfast)Ministry of Justice
You'll manage both the physical properties and the IT systems for the Ministry of Justice in Belfast.
Pay not statedBelfastCloses 22 Nov
PlumberNorthern Ireland Housing Executive via Staffline
You'll perform daily plumbing repairs and general maintenance inside residential homes in Newtownabbey for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
≈ £14.35 an hourNewtownabbeyCloses 5 Nov
RooferNorthern Ireland Housing Executive via Staffline
You'll work as a roofer, carrying out roofing tasks for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive across various locations in Belfast.
≈ £14.35 an hourBelfastCloses 5 Nov
Quantity SurveyorEmployer not named via Apple Recruitment
You'll be working as a Quantity Surveyor on-site in Craigavon, handling construction measurements and costs for the project.
≈ £19.32 an hourCraigavonCloses 21 Nov
Patch ManagerEmployer not named via Apple Recruitment
You'll manage and maintain software patches for a public sector client's office in Dungannon. This role involves general management tasks within the property sector.
≈ £16.90 an hourDungannonCloses 21 Nov
Cost Consultant (Construction) - 4 postsEducation Authority
You'll manage and oversee all activities within Minor Capital Delivery (MiCD) and its associated admin services, coordinating both internal staff and outside contractors.
£48,226 – £51,356 a yearBallymenaCloses 27 Oct
Senior Cost Consultant - Quantity Surveying Service - Major Capital DeliveryEducation Authority
You'll provide cost consulting services for major capital delivery projects, likely working with the Education Authority in Belfast.
£52,413 – £55,595 a yearBelfastCloses 2 Nov
PlumberPure Engineering Group
You'll be working as an experienced plumber for the Pure Engineering Group in Newry, handling both commercial and industrial plumbing jobs.
Pay not statedNewryCloses 22 Nov
Mechanical Maintenance EngineerEmployer not named via Black Fox Solutions
You'll perform mechanical maintenance tasks on equipment at a manufacturing site in Newtownabbey.
£40,227 – £50,921 a yearNewtownabbey
Technical ArchitectAnson McCade
You'll design and oversee technical solutions for various projects, working with clients to ensure systems meet their specific needs.
£70,000 – £95,000 a yearNorthern Ireland
Civil Site Manager (Water Infrastructure)Employer not named via Hunter Savage
You'll manage site operations for a major civil engineering firm that builds various types of projects across Northern Ireland, focusing specifically on water infrastructure.
Pay not statedBelfast
Multi Skilled Electrician - CookstownGraham Asset Management
You'll be working as a multi-skilled electrician in Cookstown, helping to maintain and improve facilities for clients.
Pay not statedCookstownCloses 22 Nov
Quantity SurveyorNI Housing Executive
You will manage the commercial aspects of housing projects for the NI Housing Executive, ensuring that planned works and compliance investments are handled effectively.
£38,510 – £44,253 a yearBelfastCloses 5 Nov
Plumbing and Heating EngineerIrwin M&E Limited
You'll perform plumbing and heating engineering tasks, including minor projects and routine maintenance, at customer sites for Irwin M&E Limited.
Pay not statedBelfastCloses 22 Nov
Electrical Site ManagerEmployer not named via Reactive Recruitment
You'll manage electrical sites across Northern Ireland, supervising projects from start to finish.
£50,000 – £60,000 a yearNewtownabbeyCloses 22 Nov
Mechanical Project ManagerEmployer not named via Reactive Recruitment
You'll manage mechanical projects in Newry, handling everything from office work to site visits for building services and HVAC systems.
£50,000 – £60,000 a yearNewryCloses 22 Nov
Mechanical Contracts ManagerEmployer not named via Reactive Recruitment
You'll manage mechanical contracts for various projects across Northern Ireland, working with a construction company.
£60,000 – £70,000 a yearNewtownabbeyCloses 22 Nov
Site ManagerEmployer not named via Reactive Recruitment
You'll manage construction sites in Belfast for new build projects. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of building sites.
£50,000 – £65,000 a yearBelfastCloses 22 Nov
Senior Quantity SurveyorEmployer not named via Hunter Savage
You'll manage cost estimates and contracts for a successful construction company working on residential, commercial, and conservation projects in Dungannon.
Pay not statedDungannonCloses 22 Nov
Quantity SurveyorEmployer not named via Reactive Recruitment
You'll manage costs and measure materials for building projects in either Belfast or Craigavon. This role involves quantity surveying within construction maintenance and refurbishment.
£40,000 – £65,000 a yearBelfastCloses 22 Nov
CNC Milling MachinistWhiskin Precision Engineering
You'll operate CNC milling machines, setting up tooling and programming them for manufacturing tasks in Belfast. You will also inspect finished parts and follow strict quality standards.
Pay not statedBelfastCloses 22 Nov
Project Manager - Civil Engineering, DublinGraham Construction
You'll manage civil engineering projects for Graham Construction in Dublin. This is a permanent role for an established Tier One contractor.
Pay not statedNorthern Ireland
SHSCT_Maintenance Electrician Band 5Southern Health & Social Care Trust
You'll be working as a Maintenance Electrician at Southern Health & Social Care Trust in Craigavon, maintaining electrical systems for their main hospital building.
£31,049 – £37,796 a yearCraigavonCloses 5 Nov
Quantity SurveyorNorthern Ireland Housing Executive
You will manage the commercial aspects of Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s assets, ensuring that construction projects are planned efficiently and meet high quality standards.
£38,510 – £44,253 a yearNorthern IrelandCloses 5 Nov
Drainage Division ManagerCJM Facilites Management Ltd
You'll build and lead the company's new drainage division in Newtownards by performing initial drainage work, organizing jobs, preparing quotes, and developing client relationships.
£30,000 a yearNewtownardsCloses 22 Nov
Scheme Co-ordinatorChoice Housing Ireland Ltd.
You'll help residents at a large housing scheme in Lisburn with their daily lives, focusing on building strong community connections.
£22,415 – £26,686 a yearLisburnCloses 5 Nov
Senior Quantity SurveyorSigmar
You'll be working as a senior quantity surveyor in Newry, managing costs and measurements for construction projects.
£60,000 – £65,000 a yearNewry
Highway Maintenance OperativeIntertoll
You'll help maintain and repair roads, including tasks like clearing debris and marking lines, across various locations in Northern Ireland.
£30,000 – £35,000 a yearBelfast
Senior Quantity Surveyor, BallymenaEmployer not named via Expert Recruitment
You'll be managing construction costs and advising clients on projects in Ballymena. This involves surveying sites and ensuring budgets are met.
Pay not statedBallymena
Facilities EngineerAbbVie
You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing the facilities at the AbbVie site in Enniskillen.
Pay not statedEnniskillen
Electrical Maintenance EngineerEmployer not named via Vickerstock
You'll be joining the engineering team at a leading manufacturer in Craigavon, where you will troubleshoot and fix electrical issues on machinery as they break down.
£45,000 – £50,000 a yearCraigavonCloses 20 Nov
EstimatorEmployer not named via Hays
You'll estimate costs for interior fit-out and refurbishment projects across various sectors like hospitality and retail, working with a leading commercial specialist in Toome.
CompetitiveToomebridgeCloses 20 Nov
Dayshift Maintenance TechnicianEmployer not named via Hunter Savage
You'll join a maintenance team at a manufacturing site to keep automated machinery running smoothly. You will perform hands-on repairs and help minimize operational downtime.
£40,000 – £45,000 a yearNewry
Health & Safety OfficerCTS Projects
You'll support the Health and Safety Manager at CTS Projects, helping maintain safe working conditions across their construction sites.
Pay not statedNewryCloses 25 Oct
Quantity SurveyorCTS Projects
You'll be a Quantity Surveyor for an established construction company, handling tasks at their Warrenpoint site.
Pay not statedNewryCloses 25 Oct
Joiner - Social HousingEmployer not named via VANRATH
You'll be joining a team in Ballymena to carry out responsive maintenance repairs on social housing for tenants.
≈ £15 – £16 an hourBallymena
Estates Officer - Mechanical (Public Sector)Employer not named via VANRATH
You'll ensure that public sector buildings have their mechanical systems running safely and efficiently every day.
£38,682 – £46,580 a yearLisburn
LabourerEmployer not named via Staffline
You'll travel daily across Northern Ireland to various sites (construction, commercial, industrial) to perform general labouring and clean up after building projects.
≈ £12.71 an hourBallymenaCloses 4 Nov
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer- 12 hour Continental ShiftsBrett Martin Limited
You'll perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations, and upgrades on factory equipment at the Newtownabbey site.
£40,227 – £50,921 a yearNewtownabbey
Estimator - Specialist Construction WorksA property care specialist company via VANRATH
You'll estimate costs for specialized construction projects at an award-winning property care company in the Magherafelt area.
£40,000 – £60,000 a yearMagherafelt
Dayshift Maintenance EngineerEmployer not named via Hunter Savage
You'll perform daily hands-on maintenance on machinery, responding to breakdowns and carrying out scheduled upkeep for a large global manufacturer.
£51,794 – £60,426 a yearNorthern Ireland
Maintenance EngineerEmployer not named via VANRATH
You'll work as a Maintenance Engineer on the electrical and automation systems at a large food manufacturing plant in Lisburn.
£50,000 – £51,000 a yearLisburn
Shift Maintenance EngineerEmployer not named via VickerStock
You'll work as a maintenance engineer at a major manufacturing company in County Antrim, keeping the production lines running during shifts.
Pay not statedAntrim
Service Management Platform (SMP) Solution ArchitectTata Consultancy Services Limited
You'll design and build solutions for a Service Management Platform while working in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, three days a week.
Pay not statedStrabane
Maintenance AssistantHastings Hotels Group
You'll help maintain and repair various parts of the hotel for Hastings Hotels Group in Larne.
£14,086 a yearLarne
Pre-Contract Quantity SurveyorHeron Bros Ltd
You'll work as a Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor at Heron Bros Ltd, assisting with projects due to the company's continued success and growth.
Pay not statedMagherafelt
Maintenance TechnicianCopeland Ltd
You'll diagnose faults and perform routine maintenance on automated machinery at Copeland Ltd in Cookstown. You will also help develop and complete preventative maintenance programs.
Pay not statedCookstown
Mechanical Design EngineerEmployer not named via TES Group
You'll design and deliver mechanical components for various water and wastewater treatment projects in Cookstown.
Based on ExperienceCookstownCloses 21 Nov
Regeneration Development Surveyor (MRICS)A large public body based in Belfast via Hays
You'll provide expert advice on urban renewal projects for a large public body in Belfast. This role involves helping plan and deliver major city development initiatives.
≈ £25 – £35 an hourBelfastCloses 19 Jan
EstimatorEmployer not named via Hays
You'll estimate costs for various commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects in Toome, supporting a leading specialist firm.
£45,000 – £55,000 a yearAntrimCloses 19 Jan
Fit-Out Quantity SurveyorEmployer not named via Hays
You'll work as a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator for a leading specialist fit-out contractor in Belfast, helping manage costs on commercial, hospitality, retail, and workplace projects.
£45,000 – £55,000 a yearBelfastCloses 19 Jan
Building Surveyor ConsultancyA long-established project management and construction consultancy based in Belfast via Hays
You'll provide professional consultancy support for building and infrastructure projects to various public and private sector clients in Belfast.
£40,000 – £45,000 a yearBelfastCloses 18 Jan
Senior Quantity SurveyorA long-established project management and construction consultancy based in Belfast via Hays
You'll manage costs and advise on quantity surveying matters for various property and infrastructure projects in Belfast.
£50,000 – £60,000 a yearBelfastCloses 18 Jan
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Getting into building, trades and site work
The work: Labourers, joiners, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians, plant drivers.
You must have
- CSR card (Construction Skills Register) — A one-day health and safety course plus the card; price set by the training provider, one day; valid four years · Construction Employers Federation (CSR)
- Electricians: Level 3 Electrotechnical + 18th Edition (BS 7671) + AM2 — Free as an apprenticeship, four years · South West College
- Gas work: ACS assessment and Gas Safe registration — Paid training; ask a college, varies; renew every five years · Gas Safe Register
What helps
- Level 2 or 3 NVQ in your trade — Free as an apprenticeship, two to four years · Find an apprenticeship
- Plant cards (CPCS / NPORS), working at height, asbestos awareness — Often paid by the employer, one to three days each
Who's hiring
- Hays (agency) 212
- VANRATH (agency) 32
- Hunter Savage (agency) 26
- VickerStock (agency) 16
- Black Fox Solutions (agency) 13
- MCS Group (agency) 11
- Reactive Recruitment (agency) 10
- Staffline (agency) 8
- Apple Recruitment (agency) 7
- First Choice Selection Services Ltd (agency) 5
- Nicor 5
- Ashton Recruitment (agency) 4