Project Manager

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Tuam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is recruiting a Project Manager for our Tuam-based client, an Irish events infrastructure business specialising in marquees and temporary structures for major events across Ireland and the UK. You will own multiple projects from client engagement and design through to procurement, logistics, installation and post-event dismantling.

The role requires a Level 8 degree and at least 5 years’ project management experience, excellent communication and IT skills,

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Event Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from client engagement through delivery and post-event dismantling.
• Attend client and site meetings as the main point of contact throughout the lifecycle.
• Plan project requirements including design, materials, labour, logistics and schedules.
• Coordinate procurement and liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Oversee on-site installation and delivery ensuring safety, on time and within budget.
• Prepare project documentation such as Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Level 8 degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Tuam, Co. Galway

Salary: €75,000-€80,000 DOE + Company Car + Bonus

Our client is a well-established Irish events infrastructure business specialising in the design, supply and delivery of marquees and temporary structures for major corporate, sporting, hospitality and entertainment events across Ireland and the UK. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Tuam-based team, taking ownership of multiple projects from initial client engagement and design through to procurement, logistics, installation, event delivery and post-event dismantling. The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile sporting events, festivals, corporate events and large-scale hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from initial client engagement and quotation through to delivery, handover and post-event dismantling.
• Attend client and site meetings, acting as the main point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan project requirements, including design, materials, labour, logistics, subcontractors and build/dismantle schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, site teams and internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure all required materials, equipment and resources are available on schedule.
• Oversee on-site installation and delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments where required.
• Brief site supervisors and teams on project requirements and specifications.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance across project sites.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with tenders, project costing and client invoicing.
• Maintain accurate technical information relating to marquee materials and structures.

Requirements

• Level 8 degree qualification, ideally in Engineering, Construction Management, Event Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong project planning, organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking ownership and working independently.
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines and adapting to changing project requirements.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including the ability to work around event schedules when required.
• Full clean driving licence.

Desirable

• ExperienceExperience within the construction, events, temporary structures, hospitality or related industries.
• Experience working on large-scale events, festivals or complex temporary installations.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety best practice.
• Experience with CAD or technical design software.
• Land surveying experience.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams and logistics across multiple projects.
• Offer€75,000-€80,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company car.
• Bonus structure following six months' service.
• Opportunity to work on major sporting, corporate, hospitality and music events.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility across a varied project portfolio.
• Direct reporting line to senior management.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established and growing Irish business.
• A varied, fast-paced role where every project presents a different challenge.