Electrical Site Manager

Digital Infrastructure; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in County Limerick is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to oversee all site-related activities from pre-mobilisation to handover. The ideal candidate will have a recognized electrical apprenticeship, at least 5 years of site management experience, and a proven track record in managing large electrical projects in pharmaceutical environments. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years site management experience.
• Proven experience managing large electrical projects worth €5M+.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage client expectations.
• Leadership and communication skills to manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site-related activities from pre-mobilisation to handover.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring productivity and quality.
• Coordinate between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure defects are resolved before client handover.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship/trade cert

Job description

As an Electrical Site Manager, you will be the key representative on-site, responsible for managing all site-related activities from pre‑mobilisation through to commissioning and handover. You’ll work closely with Project Managers to deliver large‑scale, complex projects in highly regulated industries, particularly pharmaceutical.
This is a leadership role where you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, safely, and with zero defects.

Your Responsibilities

Project Start‑Up

• Assist in developing the construction programme, site plans, and risk assessments.
• Review construction drawings, benchmark installation practices, and manage change control.

Project Execution

• Oversee daily site operations, including productivity, quality control, and health & safety.
• Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring timelines are met and variations are captured.
• Develop short‑term programmes and ensure alignment with the master schedule.

People & Communication

• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate between trades to ensure smooth site operations.
• Take ownership of issues, driving out solutions proactively.

Quality & Handover

• Ensure inspection and testing plans are enforced and defects are resolved before client handover.
• Coordinate commissioning and certification activities, ensuring all life safety systems are operational.
• Ensure final project documentation is complete and accurate.

What You Need to Succeed

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship/trade cert with a minimum of 5 years site management experience.
• Proven track record in managing large electrical projects worth €5M+ in pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Leadership and communication skills to manage teams, present to clients, and drive productivity.
• Deep understanding of project constructability and health & safety compliance.
• Desirable: IOSH, NEBOSH certifications (or similar).

What We’re Looking

For We’re seeking high‑impact leaders who are solutions‑driven and thrive in fast‑paced environments. You’ll need to be organised, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. Your pharmaceutical project experience will be essential, as will your ability to build strategic relationships with third‑party design teams and contractors.

The Kirby Difference

At Kirby, we don’t just build projects – we build careers. Our culture of collaboration and innovation ensures our people have the tools they need to succeed. We are committed to developing our talent and providing structured career progression pathways. This is your opportunity to work with the best.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Kirby Group Engineering.