Civil Construction Manager

TLI Group; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Discount

Pension after probation

23 days annual leave

Career progression

EAP programme (Mental Wellbeing)

Life Assurance

Referral Scheme

Industry training

Job summary

TLI Group in Wicklow, Ireland, seeks a Civil Construction Manager to lead civil construction activities across renewable energy, power, and infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time delivery.

You will direct multiple project teams and subcontractors from planning through commissioning, manage budgets and programmes, and uphold HSEQ standards while advancing Ireland's energy transition with wind, solar, BESS, and grid connection schemes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, or renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management.
• Experience working with subcontractors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil construction works across renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Develop and oversee construction methodologies, sequencing plans, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project productivity, programme performance, and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure effective project reporting through regular reviews and progress meetings.
• Drive performance through proactive risk management and problem-solving.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across all projects.
• Ensure environmental obligations are met throughout project delivery.

Skills

Civil construction

Leadership

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Wind Farms

BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

Grid connections

HV Substations

Job description

The Civil Construction Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of civil construction activities across renewable energy, power, and infrastructure projects.

The role will lead multiple project teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership across all phases of project delivery, from planning and mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

This role plays a key part in supporting Ireland's energy transition through the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connections, wind farms, solar developments, and associated civil engineering projects.

About TLI Group:

TLI Group is a premier utility contractor, specialising in the maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure. TLI Group's continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships. Our teams have offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of civil construction works across multiple renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects.
• Manage project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Develop and oversee construction methodologies, sequencing plans, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project productivity, programme performance, and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure effective project reporting through regular reviews and progress meetings.
• Drive performance through proactive risk management and problem-solving.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with company HSEQ policies, client requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead incident investigations where required and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure environmental obligations are met throughout project delivery.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and construction teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in recruitment, succession planning, and workforce development activities.
• Support performance management and employee development initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies during construction activities.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Attend client progress meetings and provide updates on project performance.
• Support business development activities and client engagement where required.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Work closely with Project Managers and Commercial teams to monitor project budgets and financial performance.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, claims, and opportunities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of labour, plant, and materials.
• Review and approve construction programmes and project schedules.
• Identify critical path activities and implement recovery plans where necessary.
• Coordinate resources across multiple projects to maximise efficiency.
• Support project mobilisation and demobilisation activities.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, or renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, site operations, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management.
• Experience working with subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Wind Farms
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Grid Connection Projects
• HV Substations

Package:

Competitive rates of pay.

23 Days annual leave.

Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.

Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation.

Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.

Health Insurance Discount.

Life Assurance Payment.

Participate in our monthly HSQE & Driving Performance Awards.

Employee Referral Scheme.

Standard industry training provided

TLI Group are an equal opportunity employer.