Site Agent / Project Manager - Cork City & County
Location: Cork City & County
Entered: 06 June 2026
Salary: Excellent Renumeration Package
Duration: Permanent
Company Profile
McGinty & O’Shea Ltd is a leading building and civil engineering contractor with an enviable track record of having successfully delivered a wide variety of high-profile, multimillion-euro projects in the Cork and Munster region over many years.
www.mcgintyoshea.ie
Such projects are delivered to highest standards in accordance with our ISO accredited management system and include: major streetscape and urban renewal projects; road construction including quality bus corridors, green routes, cycleways, utilities, and associated works; water, sewerage, drainage, and flood relief schemes; site infrastructure and development works; bridge repair and replacement projects; marine works, residential developments, contractor design and build contracts; value engineering, and renewable energy projects.
We have immediate vacancies for a motivated Site Agent / Project Manager(s) to join our growing team.
Key Responsibilities
To lead the project team in the successful delivery of the project, ensuring compliance with the contract requirements, and all relevant health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
Stakeholder management and acting as main point of contact with 3rd parties including the client, specialists, regulatory bodies, utility companies and the general public etc.
Proficiency in programme management (MS Project), progress reports, technical queries, registers, and attendance at site meetings.
Thorough understanding of Health & Safety requirements and experience in managing the site safety file, including method statements, risk assessments, site inductions, and toolbox talks etc.
Astute commercial awareness and oversight in conjunction with the project quantity surveyor.
Labour/subcontractor coordination and management.
Material procurement.
Experience in the coordination of temporary works and traffic management would be an advantage.
Ensuring a thorough and appropriate record keeping regime is maintained on site.
Requirements
Primary degree in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent professional qualification.
Chartered status, or commitment to achieve chartered status (desirable).
5 years + relevant experience.
Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Broad knowledge and experience of relevant industry standards, specifications, regulations, contract documents, and works methodologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Full clean Irish/EU driving licence.
Ambition, self-motivation, and initiative.
Salary and Benefits
An excellent remuneration package, commensurate with experience, is available to the successful candidates. In addition, as a reputable and long-standing main contractor, we are committed to providing on-going professional development and excellent career progression opportunities to the successful candidate(s).
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