Specialist Group

02/11/2026

𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 ❤️

We’re delighted to launch our Christmas Charity Raffle, featuring prizes that offer practical support to people and families throughout the year, with a little festive joy too.

A year’s mortgage payments. £1,000 of heating oil. £2,000 in cash. A family holiday.

Every £20 ticket supports charities selected by our team for causes close to their hearts, and gives you the chance to win one of 10 prizes.

Get your ticket at https://specialistcharitycompetitions.com/

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒘 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒕 8𝒑𝒎.

31/10/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween from all of us at Specialist Group! 🎃

30/10/2026

The Christmas Shift is coming to Specialist HQ! 🗽

On 5th and 6th December, step into a New York inspired Christmas adventure, with festive surprises around every corner. Look out for Buddy the Elf, the Grinch and a little magic from Broadway, Times Square and Rockefeller Plaza.

It’s a weekend of Christmas fun with a bigger purpose: every penny raised supports charities in our local community, while Specialist Group covers the cost of running the event.

One weekend. A whole lot of Christmas. ✨

Book your tickets at projectspecialist.co.uk

29/10/2026

A change of pace at The Jungle.

Last month, we returned to The Jungle for our annual Team Bonding Day, swaping our usual desks, workshop floor and project sites for a day of friendly competition and team spirit.

We spend a lot of time working together to keep projects moving, so it’s great to pause, bring everyone together and enjoy a different side of life at Specialist.

The Blue Team reclaimed the trophy for the third time, taking it back from the Green Team after last year’s defeat!

23/10/2026

We’re pleased to share that Specialist Group has been shortlisted in four categories at the Mid Ulster Business Awards 2026:

- Business in the Community
- Employer of the Year
- Family Business of the Year
- Manufacturing Business of the Year

As a family business founded in Maghera, our roots and our connection to the local community remain a big part of who we are. As we’ve grown over the years, that hasn’t changed. Our people, the relationships we build and the contribution we make beyond our day-to-day work continue to shape Specialist Group.

To be recognised across four categories, including Family Business of the Year and Business in the Community, makes this shortlist particularly meaningful to us.

Thank you to everyone across our teams who contributes to the business and the communities we’re part of. Congratulations to all the other finalists.

14/10/2026

🎄 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜. 𝐃𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝.

Tickets are now on sale for Project Santa 2026!

Doing good should feel good, and that’s what Project Santa is all about: bringing people together for a weekend of Christmas fun while raising money for charities that make a difference.

Join us at Specialist HQ on the 5th and 6th of December as we bring a New York Christmas to life, complete with Buddy the Elf-inspired cheer, a touch of Grinch-inspired mischief, Santa experiences, family entertainment, activities and festive food.

Thanks to our community, Project Santa has raised more than £1 million for charity. Join us this December, make some memories and help us make an even bigger difference!

🎟️ 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬: projectspecialist.co.uk/specialist-events/

Not able to join us? You can still be part of Project Santa by entering our Christmas raffle. We’ll be sharing more soon!

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳.

02/10/2026

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑾𝒆 𝑮𝒐 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏…🎅🏻

Project Santa returns on 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 5𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓.

Be sure to follow our Project Santa at Specialist Group page to keep up to date with all the news to come!

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑾𝒆 𝑮𝒐 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏…🎅🏻

Your messages have been coming in, so here’s the update you’ve all been waiting for.

Project Santa returns on 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚 5𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 6𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓.

There’s plenty to look forward to, but we’re keeping the details under our hats a little longer. We’ll share this year’s plans and ticket details soon.

For now, save the dates — a few familiar faces have a little Christmas in the city in mind!

23/09/2026

Back to school. Forward into industry.

As the new academic year begins, Specialist Group is welcoming the next generation of apprentices and students.

A new cohort is joining the Specialist Academy, alongside three Higher Level Apprentices beginning careers in Estimating and Design, and placement students from Ulster University and ATU gaining practical industry experience.

They will learn from experienced people, contribute to live projects and see how ideas move from drawings through manufacture and onto site.

Because developing talent is not separate from maintaining high standards. It is how those standards are carried forward.

Welcome to Specialist Group!

21/09/2026

Drawings down. Game faces on. Team Day is back!

Today, our team is swapping deadlines and daily routines for our third Team Bonding Day at The Jungle.

It is an opportunity to spend time with colleagues from across the business, strengthen working relationships and enjoy a proper laugh away from the usual working environment.

How we work together matters, particularly when projects are complex, programmes are tight and the pressure is on. Days like today help strengthen the relationships and teamwork that carry through to every project we deliver.

There will, of course, also be mud, questionable tactics and a few previously undisclosed competitive streaks.

18/09/2026

Family business has two meanings at Specialist.

There is the O’Hagan family, whose ambition, values and belief in doing things properly have shaped the business since 1988.

Then there is the wider Specialist team: more than 300 people across our offices, workshops and sites who have brought their skill, judgement and commitment to every stage of its growth.

Some have been here for decades. Others are just beginning their careers through the Specialist Academy. Each generation adds something of its own while carrying the same standard forward.

On National Family Business Day, we are proud to celebrate both: the family behind Specialist and all the people who have made it their life’s work.

Meet the leadership team carrying Specialist forward → https://www.specialist-group.co.uk/leadership/