Contracts Supervisor

Breedon Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 holiday days per year (including BH

Tailored, competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Holiday buy scheme

Private medical insurance

Volunteer day with charity

Fund-matching up to £200

Material Difference Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave policy

ShareSave scheme

Employee benefits platform discounts

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Learning opportunities, training, and进

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Contracts Supervisor for the Cork area to manage surfacing operations and related works. You will ensure timely material delivery, supervise site activities, and coordinate with sub-contractors to meet contract requirements.

The role requires a construction qualification or extensive highway works experience, valid driving licence, and strong IT skills (Excel/Outlook/Word). A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Third level construction qualification or 2+ years in highway works.
• GCSEs or equivalent with 5 years demonstrable experience is acceptable.
• Must possess a valid driving licence.
• Computer literacy with Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to solve problems in a fast-moving site environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage the site and materials in line with contract specs.
• Inspect site pre-works to verify substrate condition and order quantities.
• Maintain adherence to daily work schedules and resources.
• Coordinate site activities including sub-contractors within the project schedule.
• Manage service and maintenance of plant and equipment daily.
• Ensure sites are clean and meet client satisfaction.
• Maintain client relationships and provide project updates.
• Ensure roles are staffed and performance reviewed.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Submit completion paperwork to contracts manager within 7 days.

Skills

Driving licence

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

Third level construction qualification

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Contracts Supervisor

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rossmore Quarry, Rossmore, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

Description

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Contracts Supervisor to join our team in the Cork area.

As a Contracts Supervisor you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective professional day to day management of surfacing operations and associated works.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage the site, ensuring materials arrive and are laid in a timely manner in accordance with the contract specifications.
• Inspection of site prior to laying of material to ensure the substrate is in an acceptable condition. Determine quantities required and place material orders.
• Adherence to work schedule on a daily basis, ensuring adequate resources are available and maximized.
• Assume responsibility for site coordination, ensuring that all site activities are coordinated within the project schedule and within the requirements of the contract. This includes all work carried out by employees and by sub-contractors.
• Plan, organise and manage the service and maintenance of plant and equipment, ensuring planned and routine maintenance is carried out on a daily basis and plant is stored in a safe manner.
• Ensure that all sites are left in a clean and tidy manner and completed to the satisfaction of the client.
• Maintain effective relationships between the Company and the client, providing necessary information to them regarding the operation of the project.
• Ensure that the key roles are staffed with people who can effectively undertake their roles. Ensure that their roles are clearly defined, understood and that their performance is regularly reviewed. Ensure all employees are motivated to achieve the business’ and their personal objectives.
• Comply with all relevant statutory provisions, as appropriate, and take reasonable care to protect your own safety, health and welfare and the safety health and welfare of your team. Ensure all contracts are compliant with safety health and welfare regulations and company policies.
• Return all health and safety documentation to the contract’s manager on a monthly basis. Report all accidents to your contracts manager and take a lead role in investigating all accidents in line with company procedure.
• On completion of contract quantities should be agreed and signed off by the client. The relevant paperwork should then be submitted to the contract’s administrator within 7 days of completion for processing. Highlighting any site issues or problems to the contract’s manager.
• Follow all company policy, procedures, and site rules.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Third level construction related qualification or minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role within highway works or a related discipline or alternatively, a minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, with 5 years demonstrative experience in a similar role within highway works or a related discipline
• Possession of a valid driving licence
• Computer literate and a working knowledge of relevant applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Working knowledge of specifications, materials, plant, works methods
• Ability to constructively solve problems in a site fast moving environment.

Job Benefits

• 35 holiday days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.