Your new company This client is a Cork-based construction contractor delivering high-quality projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and collaboration.
Operating from its headquarters in Little Island, the company is committed to best-practice systems, holding ISO for Safety and ISO 9001:2015 for Quality.
This client promotes a positive safety culture, continuous improvement, and professional development across all projects.
Your new role As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.
You will lead by example in safety, overseeing the implementation of RAMS, EHS inductions, safe systems of work, and statutory responsibilities under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, including PSCS duties where applicable.
You will manage site audits, inspections, and close-out of actions while liaising closely with all project stakeholders.
From a quality and technical perspective, you will oversee workmanship standards, manage inspections and test plans, raise RFIs and confirmations of verbal instructions, coordinate BCAR requirements (where applicable), and prepare project handover documentation.
You will proactively identify and close out defects and Nonconformist in collaboration with subcontractors and the design team.
Project management duties will include coordinating daily site operations, maintaining detailed site records, updating the project programme, managing registers (RAMS, submittals, RFIs), chairing site meetings, reporting progress, supporting commercial activities, and identifying and mitigating risks to delivery.
What you'll need to succeed Proven experience working as a Site Manager on construction projects Strong knowledge of Irish health, safety, and welfare legislation and site practices Experience implementing RAMS, EHS inductions, inspections, and site audits A strong focus on quality, workmanship, and technical compliance Ability to manage programmes, site records, registers, and reporting Excellent communication and leadership skills with subcontractors, clients, and design teams Experience supporting commercial processes, including variations and payments A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk management, and continuous improvement Willingness to engage in CPD and ongoing professional development What you'll get in return You will join a professional, safety-focused construction company that values quality delivery and supports ongoing learning and development.
The role offers exposure to well-managed projects, the opportunity to work within structured ISO management systems, and access to CPD and training as part of your continued career progression.
You will work in a collaborative environment where leadership, professionalism, and initiative are encouraged.
Excellent salary and package on offer also.
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