Your new company
You'll be joining a leading Irish building contractor delivering complex projects nationwide from offices in Dublin and Galway, with a reputation for safety, quality, sustainability, and long-term client relationships. The portfolio spans civic and amenity, conservation & restoration, commercial & fit‑out, residential, healthcare, pharma/industrial, education, and tourism & leisure, including award‑winning and high‑profile schemes.
Your new role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will lead multiple projects concurrently (typically €10m-€30m+) from pre‑construction through handover, ensuring programme, budget, quality, and EHS outcomes are achieved. Core responsibilities include:
* Programme leadership: Prepare, issue, and monitor construction programmes; manage phasing and handovers; control schedule changes and variations with the design team and PM.
* Safety stewardship: Oversee site safety across your projects, working with the Safety function to maintain compliance with H&S regulations and the company's EHS system.
* Quality & technical assurance: Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, building regulations, and best practice; champion right‑first‑time delivery.
* Stakeholder management: Represent the contractor at client/design/subcontractor meetings; prepare and present Contractor's Reports and progress updates.
* Commercial & records: Coordinate with Contracts Director, QS, Purchasing, and Head Office; maintain accurate site/project records (diaries, allocations, advice forms).
* People & resourcing: Work with the Contracts Director to allocate, mobilise, and develop site teams; promote a collaborative, performance‑driven culture.
What you'll need to succeed
* Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
* Extensive experience delivering projects at scale, including 5+ years at Contracts Manager (or senior management) level within a main‑contractor environment; proven record on €10m-€30m+ schemes.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; ability to manage multiple live projects and cross‑functional teams.
* Robust technical competence in interpreting drawings/specifications and in programme, quality, safety, and commercial controls.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused approach consistent with ISO‑driven processes and continuous improvement culture.
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Landmark project exposure: Opportunity to deliver iconic, award‑winning buildings across multiple sectors, including nationally significant infrastructure.
* Accredited CPD employer with structured professional development plans and pathways into senior leadership.
* Employee Wellness Plan: 24/7 confidential support for health, financial, legal, and mental‑wellbeing needs.
* Market‑competitive remuneration and benefits
What you need to do now
Ready to lead high‑impact projects and shape the built environment?
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