Lead Site Agent – Infrastructure Projects

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Clane; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Career development

Total Rewards

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd in Ireland seeks an experienced construction professional to lead on-site delivery, manage foremen and subcontractors, and ensure HSEQS compliance on complex projects. You will drive site readiness, plan activities and coordinate with the commercial team to balance technical and budget needs.

The role requires a trade or technical background, hands-on leadership, and strong communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety training.
• Temporary works and excavation safety training.
• Training in permitting for live energy works.
• Training in working at heights and scaffolding.
• Training in lifting and cranage operations
• Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan
• Knowledge of new construction technology systems
• Understanding of BIM strategy.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compiling the initial programme and understand weekly targets.
• Plan and oversee site setup to ensure facilities are in place before project launch.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors on site.
• Ensure HSEQS protocols are followed at all times.
• Maintain quality control procedures.
• Ensure the temporary works register is in place and kept up to date.
• Highlight issues to contract management or commercial teams that may affect project delivery.
• Drive the pace of the project and plan the work on site.
• Monitor onsite energy and waste data; coordinate activities.
• Manage foremen and site staff; lead daily whiteboard meetings.
• Ensure incident protocols are followed; manage project delivery from mobilisation to completion.
• Communicate site requirements to the commercial team and seek efficient solutions.
• Delegate responsibilities to site staff; manage site records and contemporaneous documentation.
• Follow project execution plan to deliver on time and within budget.
• Implement and oversee an efficient registration system for all individuals entering and leaving the site.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

People management

Industrial relations knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering

Project management qualification

Internal management programme

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd in Ireland seeks an experienced construction professional to lead on-site delivery, manage foremen and subcontractors, and ensure HSEQS compliance on complex projects. You will drive site readiness, plan activities and coordinate with the commercial team to balance technical and budget needs.

The role requires a trade or technical background, hands-on leadership, and strong communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.