Section Manager — Construction Site Lead (Pharma Project)

PE Global (UK); Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment are partnering with a leading Construction organisation to recruit a Section Manager for the project in Athlone, Ireland. This full-time, permanent role involves day-to-day management of construction activities on a pharma project, leading subcontractors and site personnel to deliver safely and on programme.

You will coordinate with the Project Manager and engineers, ensure quality and HSEQ compliance, manage site logistics and drive productivity across sections.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in site management.
• Experience across commercial, industrial, residential, fit-out or refurbishment.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors, forepersons and site teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing and site logistics.
• Understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Strong leadership and hands-on construction management.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day construction activities within your designated section of the project.
• Overseeing subcontractors, forepersons and site personnel to ensure proper planning and delivery.
• Ensuring all works comply with HSEQ policies, procedures and standards.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong health and safety culture on site.
• Coordinating with Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors and other team members.
• Monitoring progress against the construction programme and addressing delays.
• Planning sequencing of trades to maximise productivity and minimise disruption and rework.
• Managing site logistics, deliveries, access, storage and movements of materials.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring works meet required standards.
• Maintaining effective communication with all project stakeholders and reporting progress.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

HSEQ awareness

Read drawings

Job description

PE Global Recruitment are partnering with a leading Construction organisation to recruit a Section Manager for the project in Athlone, Ireland. This full-time, permanent role involves day-to-day management of construction activities on a pharma project, leading subcontractors and site personnel to deliver safely and on programme.

You will coordinate with the Project Manager and engineers, ensure quality and HSEQ compliance, manage site logistics and drive productivity across sections.