Senior Construction Site Lead - Safety, Delivery & Growth

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Much more

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd in County Kildare is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead on-site delivery of a large-scale project. You will supervise Site Managers, Site Agents and supervisory staff to ensure safety, quality and programme adherence.

Reporting to the Senior Site Agent, you will drive risk management, coordinate subcontractors and mentor teams, while upholding HSE standards and BIM-enabled construction practices in a family-owned company with a global reach.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background with substantial site management experience.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety management training.
• Temporary works and excavation safety training; working at heights and scaffolding training.
• Understanding of BIM strategy and new construction technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the site to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Lead Site Managers, Site Agents, General Site Supervisors and other supervisory staff to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures and actively promote a zero-incident culture.
• Monitor progress against the project programme, ensuring weekly targets and milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate site setup and ensure facilities are prepared prior to project launch.
• Manage sub-contractor relationships and work collaboratively to resolve issues impacting programme, cost, safety or quality.
• Maintain and review site records including Temporary Works Registers, daily diaries, quality documentation and HSEQS logs.
• Lead site meetings, briefings and whiteboard sessions to communicate priorities, objectives and safety expectations.
• Escalate risks or challenges to Senior Site Agent or Senior Operations Manager for mitigation.
• Support the commercial and project management teams in understanding site requirements and achieving cost-effective delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop Site Managers and supervisory staff, supporting professional development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Programme management

Health & Safety

Communication

Tools

BIM

HSEQS

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd in County Kildare is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead on-site delivery of a large-scale project. You will supervise Site Managers, Site Agents and supervisory staff to ensure safety, quality and programme adherence.

Reporting to the Senior Site Agent, you will drive risk management, coordinate subcontractors and mentor teams, while upholding HSE standards and BIM-enabled construction practices in a family-owned company with a global reach.