Civil Construction Manager

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Construction Manager to lead delivery of civil works for major power utility projects. The role is hybrid and based in Dublin with flexibility to operate across Wicklow, Kilkenny and Wexford.

Travel to site and stakeholder meetings are expected as part of programme delivery. You will manage planning, safety, quality, and commercial performance while mentoring Site Managers and engineers, building client relationships, and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Full Irish Driver Licence.
• Safe pass & Manual handling.
• IOSH Managing safety for construction Managers (Preferable).
• Recognised academic training such as a degree or Trade Qualifications
• 5 Years’ experience working in a utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Construction Management.
• Lead the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of civil construction works across renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, programme performance, and project reporting.
• Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ).
• Lead incident investigations, site audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure environmental and quality obligations are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Leadership & People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and construction teams.
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and employee development activities.
• Stakeholder & Commercial Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor project budgets, contractual obligations, commercial performance, and subcontractor delivery.
• Manage project risks, variations, claims, and opportunities to optimise project outcomes.
• Planning & Resource Management: Review and manage project programmes, construction schedules, and critical path activities.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects and support project mobilisation and demobilisation activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Planning skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree or trade qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Civil Construction Manager

Sector: Power Utilities

Type: Permanent (Hybrid)

Location: Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Wexford

Job Description

TRS is currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Construction Manager to join a growing Power Utilities Company delivering major infrastructure and substation projects. This role is primarily based in either Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Wexford with flexibility across other office locations. The construction Manager will report directly to the Project manager. Travel to site, stakeholder meetings on occasion will be required.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Construction Management
• Lead the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of civil construction works across renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, programme performance, and project reporting.
  Manage project risks, drive productivity, and ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ)
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSEQ, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, site audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure environmental and quality obligations are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Leadership & People Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and construction teams.
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and employee development activities.
• Stakeholder & Commercial Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor project budgets, contractual obligations, commercial performance, and subcontractor delivery.
• Manage project risks, variations, claims, and opportunities to optimise project outcomes.
• Planning & Resource Management
• Review and manage project programmes, construction schedules, and critical path activities.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects and support project mobilisation and demobilisation activities.

Required Experience

• Full Irish Driver Licence
• Safe pass & Manual handling.
• IOSH Managing safety for construction Managers. (Preferable)
• Recognised academic training such as a degree or Trade Qualifications
• 5 Years’ experience working in a utility environment.
• Evidence of several consistent successes within the utilities sector.
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Commercially astute
• Ability to work with minimum supervision & Ability to work within a team.
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning Skills
• Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets within a fluctuating & demanding workload.
• Attention to Detail, Communication & Social Skills
• Problem assessment, Creative problem solving, Interpersonal skills, Leadership abilities, Teambuilding and supervision, Oral and written communication skills.
• Assist with the compilation of Report and document preparation, Records management, Inventory management, Time management, Scheduling, Decision making, Prioritisation, Planning, Detail oriented.