Job Specification – Site Manager
Location: County Clare, Ireland
Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join one of our client’s site teams, a leading main contractor, on a project in County Clare. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to work on a prestigious project while developing your career with an established construction team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supervision of all construction activities on site.
• Management of all day-to-day onsite activities.
• Maintain an accurate site diary, recording manpower levels for each subcontractor and keeping detailed notes of site activities.
• Support the Project Manager in delivering the project to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.
• Manage, coordinate and motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are carried out to the required specifications and highest standards.
• Implement and maintain the company’s Safety Management System on site.
• Implement and maintain the company’s Quality Management System.
• Identify and suggest improvements to increase the overall efficiency of the construction process without compromising safety or quality.
• Work to the agreed construction programme and plan future works to minimise potential delays.
• Monitor project progress and ensure key deadlines and milestones are achieved.
• Requisition materials required on site, ensuring they are ordered on time and to the correct specification.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and other members of the project team.
• Attend site and project meetings to ensure effective communication of issues affecting the day-to-day running of the project.
• Organise and lead daily site/whiteboard meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ site management experience within the construction industry.
• Relevant Construction, Engineering or Trades qualification.
• Previous experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Proven ability to successfully manage construction projects and site teams.
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of the construction industry.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements within construction.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected construction team and work on a prestigious project in County Clare.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced industry professionals in a challenging and rewarding project environment, while benefiting from excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.