Construction Site Manager

Tech Skills Resources (part of the CPL Group); Cavan; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Phone

20 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Paid training

Job summary

Tech Skills Resources (part of the CPL Group) is seeking an experienced Site Manager for residential and commercial projects in Ireland. You will lead on-site health and safety, programming, quality control, cost discipline and client liaison.

The role requires coordinating crews and subcontractors, reading drawings, and maintaining records. You will ensure RAMS, inspections, and certifications are in place, and drive site diaries, timesheets and progress photos.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as Site Manager, Site Supervisor or Foreman on residential or commercial builds.
• Sound knowledge of construction health and safety law and Building Regulations.
• Able to read drawings and specifications and set out work accurately.
• Strong organiser who can juggle trades, deliveries and deadlines.
• Clear, calm communicator with clients, subcontractors and your team.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence the works and keep the programme up to date week by week with the contracts manager.
• Coordinate our own crew and subcontractors so each trade is on site at the right time.
• Order materials, plant and equipment in good time and check deliveries with the commercial department.
• Flag delays, design issues and variations early to the Contracts Manager.
• Check work against drawings, specifications and Building Regulations on site.
• Manage snagging and handover, including completion paperwork and certification.
• Lead and motivate the site team and maintain client relations on site.
• Keep a daily site diary, timesheets and progress photos.
• Record variations and extra works for pricing and charging.

Skills

Strong organiser

Clear, calm communicator

Reading drawings & specs

IT literacy (email, spreadsheets, apps

Full clean driving licence

Attention to detail

Education

Site supervisor Course or equivalent

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Project apps

Job description

Site Manager Job DescriptionKey responsibilities

Health and safety

• Run every site in line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 and the project's Safety and Health Plan
• Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks and daily safety checks, and keep registers, permits and inspection records up to date
• Make sure risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are in place and followed before work starts
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and act on the findings

Programme and delivery

• Plan and sequence the works, and keep the programme up to date week by week alongside contracts manager
• Coordinate our own crew and subcontractors so each trade is on site at the right time
• Order materials, plant and equipment in good time and check deliveries against orders alongside commercial department.
• Flag delays, design issues and variations early to the Contracts Manager

Quality

• Check work against drawings, specifications and Building Regulations as it goes, not just at the end
• Manage snagging and handover, including completion paperwork and any certification needed
• Liaise with architects, engineers and Building Control inspectors on site visits

Cost and admin

• Help keep jobs within budget by controlling waste, labour hours and materials
• Keep a daily site diary, timesheets and progress photos
• Record variations and extra works so they can be priced and charged

People and clients

• Lead and motivate the site team, setting clear daily priorities
• Be the friendly, professional face of the company for clients and neighbours
• Keep sites tidy, secure and respectful of the local area

What you'll need

Essential

• At least 3 years' experience as a Site Manager, Site Supervisor or Foreman on residential or commercial builds
• Valid Safe Pass card and Manual Handling
• Site supervisor Course equivalent a bonus but no necessary.
• Sound working knowledge of construction health and safety law and Building Regulations
• Able to read drawings and specifications and set out work accurately
• Strong organiser who can juggle trades, deliveries and deadlines
• Clear, calm communicator with clients, subcontractors and your own team
• Comfortable with basic IT: email, spreadsheets, photos and simple project apps
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable but not essential

• A trade background (carpentry, blocklaying or similar) or a construction management qualification
• First aid certificate (e.g. PHECC First Aid Responder)
• CSCS cards for relevant plant
• Experience with timber frame, retrofit or energy-upgrade work (nZEB, BER)
• Experience acting as or working with the PSCS on smaller projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a company van fuel card and Phone.
• 20 days' annual leave plus public holidays Pension contribution after 6 months to CWPS Paid training and support to gain further qualifications