Job Description
Job Title: Senior Site Manager Location: Tallaght, Dublin Sector: Construction Educational Project Salary: €75K - €85K Plus Package Company Overview: A leading main contractor in the Irish construction sector is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to take the lead on a significant educational development project. Our client is well-regarded for delivering high-quality projects across multiple sectors, including large-scale public works and complex commercial builds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage the delivery of a major educational facility with over two years remaining in the project timeline. Role Overview: The Senior Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing all on-site activities for a large new build and extension project. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Youll act as the primary point of contact on-site, managing a large team of direct staff, subcontractors, and liaising with the client and design teams. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and manage all on-site construction activities for the educational build project, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards. Lead the site team, including direct labour and subcontractors, to ensure productivity, safety, and quality. Act as the key site contact for the client, design team, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and proactive communication. Develop and manage site programmes, schedules, and resources to achieve project milestones. Oversee daily site operations including labour management, material procurement, and equipment allocation. Ensure strict adherence to health and safety policies, conducting regular inspections and mitigating any potential risks. Monitor project progress, addressing any issues or delays, and reporting regularly to the Company Director and Contracts Manager. Manage the coordination and scheduling of subcontractors, ensuring work is completed in line with project requirements and specifications. Oversee the quality control of all site works, ensuring compliance with building regulations and best practices. Handle all site administration tasks including site diaries, progress reports, and ensuring company procedures are followed. Collaborate with local authorities and regulatory bodies as needed to ensure compliance and address any site-specific requirements. Requirements: Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Site Management role with a main contractor. Proven experience managing large-scale educational or public works projects is highly advantageous. Strong background in construction, either from a trades or engineering perspective, with experience delivering projects from the ground up through to handover. Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods, industry standards, and relevant regulations. Ability to manage complex site programmes, schedules, and resource allocations. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with a proactive and problem-solving approach. Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance. Full, clean driving licence For more information contact Jamie Doyle at Talent Curve Skills: Site management Construction Site Management Building Construction