Eve Dobson
A leading housing developer is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a large-scale residential development near Cork City, with years’ worth of work planned. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a high-profile project, lead a dynamic construction team, and play a key role in delivering exceptional homes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Health & Safety on site, ensuring collective ownership by all stakeholders.
- Control and manage plant on site, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose with necessary certification.
- Promote a strong safety culture, proactively resolving potential threats and escalating serious issues to Senior Management.
- Select and appoint site supervisory roles specific to the project
- Clearly communicate the Project Execution Plan and updates to all stakeholders.
- Manage subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review design documents and actively participate in design team meetings.
- Manage the construction team, delegate responsibilities, and ensure coordination of works.
- Develop short-term programmes and report weekly progress against target programme.
- Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations, design specifications, and applicable standards.
- Manage direct reports on site, including performance management, development plans, and absence management.
- Support continuous professional development for yourself and your team.
Candidate Requirements
- Degree/Higher Diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in large-scale residential construction.
- Excellent knowledge of current building regulations and certification standards.
Benefits
- €75k–€85k + performance-related bonus (up to 10%)
- Pension scheme with matching contributions
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Annual salary review
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- 25 days holidays
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel & bike-to-work schemes
If you are a Site Manager in Cork seeking a career change, reach out to e.dobson@gpcireland.com with a CV or call Eve on 086 189 3835 to discuss further.