Assistant Project Manager

highr; Fingal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Bonus

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Leading Residential Property Developer seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager for major residential development in North Dublin. You will support the Project Manager and senior team to deliver projects from early construction through handover, with mentorship and clear career progression.

You will coordinate site operations, manage programmes and liaise with architects, engineers and subcontractors to ensure on-schedule, high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or related discipline.
• Ideally 3–5+ years' experience in Irish construction.
• Experience as Senior Site Engineer, Site Manager or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overseeing day-to-day delivery of residential projects.
• Coordinate site operations, subcontractors, engineers and finishing teams to high standards.
• Support programmes, milestones and project deliverables management.
• Work with Contracts Manager, Construction Director and project team.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attend progress meetings and contribute to reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity and quality.
• Support budgets, cost control, procurement and reporting with QS team.
• Ensure compliance with building regs, specs and safety.
• Prepare progress reports for senior management.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to maintain schedule and quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Coordination

Education

Construction Management or related degree

Job description

Location: Swords Dublin

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company: Leading Residential Property Developer

Highr Recruitment is partnering with a leading residential property developer to recruit an experienced and ambitious Assistant Project Manager for major residential development in North Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to progress their career within a highly regarded residential developer with a strong pipeline of long‑term projects.

The successful candidate will work closely and receive mentorship from the Project Manager, Contracts Manager and Construction Director, supporting the successful delivery of large‑scale residential developments from early construction stages through to completion and handover.

The position offers excellent career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overseeing the day‑to‑day delivery of residential construction projects.
• Coordinate site operations, subcontractors, site engineers and finishing teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
• Support the preparation, monitoring and management of construction programmes, key milestones and project deliverables.
• Work closely with the Contracts Manager, Construction Director and wider project management team.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to site progress meetings, design coordination meetings and programme reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity and quality of workmanship.
• Assist in identifying and resolving technical, construction and design‑related issues.
• Support the management of project budgets, cost control, procurement and commercial reporting in conjunction with the Quantity Surveying team.
• Ensure construction activities comply with relevant building regulations, design specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, snagging, quality assurance and the handover of completed residential units.
• Prepare regular progress reports and provide updates to senior management.
• Identify project risks and implement practical solutions to maintain programme and quality targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 3–5+ years' experience within the Irish construction industry.
• Previous experience as a Senior Site Engineer, Site Manager or similar construction management position.
• Experience working with a main contractor or residential developer.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, programme management and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• Excellent organisational, problem‑solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent overall remuneration package
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Fuel card or travel allowance
• Performance‑related bonus
• Long‑term job security- 4 year project
• Supportive senior management team
• Excellent career progression
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile residential developments

Package elements are proposed and subject to employer confirmation.