Role Overview
The Senior Site Manager will take full responsibility for leading the delivery of a 118-unit residential housing development, with further projects in the pipeline (apartments and large-scale housing phases). This is a pivotal leadership role, requiring strong technical knowledge, programme management, and the ability to drive standards across safety, quality, and delivery. This position offers long-term career progression as the pipeline grows, with opportunities to lead larger multi-phase housing and apartment projects in Dublin and the surrounding region.
Details
Role – Senior Site Manager
Location – Clondalkin
Type – Permanent, Full-time
Client – Leading Residential Developer / Main Contractor (self-funded, strong land bank pipeline)
Company Context
* Established residential developer / contractor with turnover of €30m+.
* Self-funded developer
* Current active scheme: 118 houses, with pipeline to deliver 40 apartments and a further 250+ units under planning in Clonburris / Clondalkin
* Long-term vision: land bank across Dublin to facilitate delivery of 1,000+ new homes over the coming years.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily site operations on a 118-unit housing development, ensuring programme, safety, and quality objectives are met.
* Oversee subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers; manage coordination of multiple trades.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, BCAR, and building regulations.
* Take ownership of project delivery timelines, weekly progress reporting, and proactive problem solving.
* Coordinate with design, commercial, and technical teams to close out queries and resolve design challenges.
* Maintain strong communication with the developer’s management team and client representatives.
* Plan and deliver snag-free handovers, ensuring customer satisfaction and high-quality finish.
* Prepare the site for the next phases of development (apartments, further housing, 250+ pipeline units).
* Mentor junior site staff, engineers, and forepersons, promoting best practice and team development.
Ideal Candidate
* 10+ years’ experience working with a developer or tier 1/tier 2 main contractor.
* Proven track record of delivering multi-unit housing schemes or apartment blocks.
* Strong leadership and communication skills, able to manage a large team and multiple subcontractors.
* Deep knowledge of Irish Building Regulations, BCAR, and H&S compliance.
* Excellent programme management and organisational skills.
* A forward-thinking approach with the ability to prepare sites for large future phases.
* Construction-related degree or trade background with progression into management.
How to Apply
Please get in touch by applying here, email shane@lumensearch.ie or call 083 207 7469
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