Site Manager

Crown; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development

Company Events

Job summary

Crown is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day operations on roofing, cladding, and façade projects across Europe, including Finland. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, coordinating labour, materials, and vendors, and maintaining quality standards on site.

The successful candidate will read drawings, manage budgets, report progress, and travel across multiple European locations as required. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in construction; Construction Science or Engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of site management experience on roofing, cladding, or façade projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Full, current driving licence and willingness to travel across Europe.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across projects in Ireland, Finland, and Germany.
• Ensure sufficient labour resources are available on site and compliant with Health & Safety requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of materials in line with project programmes and budgets.
• Lead by example and maintain a proactive safety culture across all projects.
• Monitor site progress and issue weekly reports with planned vs actual updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Construction qualification; Construction Science or Engineering preferred

Minimum 5 years' site management experience in roofing/cladding/façade projects

Tools

MS Excel/Office

MS Project

Job description

Location: On-site, Finland

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Crown

Crown is Ireland's leading specialist roofing, cladding, and façade contractor, delivering high-quality projects across Ireland and Europe. We work across a wide range of sectors including digital technology, commercial, retail, industrial, residential, pharmaceutical, and healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across projects in Ireland, Finland, and Germany
• Ensure sufficient labour resources are available on site and fully compliant with Health & Safety requirements
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of materials in line with project programmes and budget requirements
• Ensure all plant and equipment are available, suitable for purpose, and compliant with Health & Safety regulations
• Deliver works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
• Implement and maintain site quality assurance procedures, including Inspection and Test Plans
• Prepare, review, and update risk assessments and method statements as required
• Monitor site progress and issue weekly reports including planned versus actual updates, dropline reporting, and dated photographs
• Chair internal site meetings and attend coordination meetings with Main Contractors, Clients, and design teams
• Maintain accurate project records, including site diaries, meeting minutes, and photographic records
• Work closely with the Project Manager, QS team, and Project Director to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
• Monitor labour, plant, and material costs against approved budgets
• Identify and report project variations promptly to support pricing and programme adjustments
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams
• Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture across all projects
• Lead by example and uphold the company's professional standards at all times
• Work on a rotational basis across project sites, including flexibility for travel and occasional unsocial working hours

Requirements

• Construction-related qualification; Construction Science or Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Site Management role within roofing, cladding, or façade projects
• Strong understanding of roofing and cladding construction methods and best practice
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with experience monitoring project costs and progress
• High level of IT proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Microsoft Project advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full, current driving licence
• Flexibility to travel and work across multiple European project locations

Why Crown?

• Opportunity to work on large-scale international projects
• Career progression within a market-leading specialist contractor
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors and countries
• Strong company culture focused on safety, quality, and innovation

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Development
• Company Events

If you are an experienced Site Manager looking to develop your career with a leading international contractor, we would like to hear from you.