City-Centre Hotel Fit-Out Lead

Ward Personnel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Personnel is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a Dublin 2 site on a phased restaurant/bar fit-out ahead of a full hotel build on the same site.

You will report to the Project Manager and coordinate with subcontractors, the design team, and the client, ensuring safety, programme, and quality across both phases. The ideal candidate has strong main contractor experience in city-centre live sites and hospitality/hotel fit-outs.

Qualifications

• Trade or degree qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience with a main contractor, including time as a Site Manager.
• Experience delivering hospitality, hotel, or high-end fit-out projects preferred.
• Proven ability to manage live city-centre sites with restricted access and logistics.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation; Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and CSCS/SOLAS cards.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day operational control of the Dublin 2 site.
• Plan and sequence works to protect programme across phases.
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour on site.
• Chair site meetings and manage RFIs and technical queries.
• Monitor programme, quality, and progress; report to PM and senior management.
• Manage snagging, handover, and close-out to practical completion.
• Mentor site supervisors and junior staff.

Skills

Site management

Contractor experience

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

CSCS cards

Job description

Ward Personnel is seeking a Senior Site Manager for a Dublin 2 site on a phased restaurant/bar fit-out ahead of a full hotel build on the same site.

You will report to the Project Manager and coordinate with subcontractors, the design team, and the client, ensuring safety, programme, and quality across both phases. The ideal candidate has strong main contractor experience in city-centre live sites and hospitality/hotel fit-outs.