Lead Construction Site Manager – Complex Projects (Dublin)

Fortis Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager for sites in the Dublin area. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, coordinate subcontractors and site teams, and ensure delivery on time, to quality standards and within safety requirements.

The role requires a degree in construction management or related field, 5+ years’ main contractor experience (2 Ireland projects), and proficiency with Procore and BIM. Live/occupied site experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Site Manager role with a main contractor, including at least 2 projects completed in Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage high‑quality, complex projects safely and on time.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations, and H&S standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the company professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with BCAR and contract administration (Public Works/RIAI) is advantageous.
• Experience working in live/occupied environments is a plus.
• Valid Safe Pass, manual handling, and other site certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations from commencement to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, and logistics.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and is delivered on programme.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks and H&S activities.
• Maintain daily records, site diaries and Procore reports.
• Attend coordination meetings with design teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee snagging, commissioning and handover processes.
• Support BCAR documentation and Safety File preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site management

Stakeholder management

BCAR knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

BIM

Job description

Fortis Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager for sites in the Dublin area. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, coordinate subcontractors and site teams, and ensure delivery on time, to quality standards and within safety requirements.

The role requires a degree in construction management or related field, 5+ years’ main contractor experience (2 Ireland projects), and proficiency with Procore and BIM. Live/occupied site experience is a plus.