Senior On-Site Delivery Lead

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Clane; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing and lifestyle supports

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Site Agent to lead on-site delivery for large-scale construction projects in Ireland. You will oversee pre-launch preparation, manage teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across the full construction phase.

The role requires a trade or technical background, extensive site leadership experience, and strong communication with subcontractors and client teams.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety training
• Temporary works and excavation safety training
• Permitting for live energy works
• Working at heights and scaffolding training
• Lifting and cranage operations training
• HSEQS training as per site plan
• Knowledge of new construction technology systems
• Understanding of BIM strategy

Responsibilities

• Participate in compiling the initial programme and weekly targets
• Plan and oversee site setup to ensure facilities are in place before project launch
• Manage relationships with subcontractors on site
• Ensure health, safety, environment, quality and sustainability protocols are followed
• Maintain quality control procedures
• Ensure the temporary works register is in place and kept up to date
• Highlight issues to the contract management or commercial teams that may affect delivery including materials, resources, schedules, safety or costs
• Drive the pace of the project and plan the work on site
• Monitor onsite energy and waste data
• Coordinate and prioritise the sequence of activities
• Manage foremen and site staff
• Lead daily whiteboard meetings
• Ensure employees follow correct incident protocols on site
• Manage project delivery from mobilisation to completion
• Communicate site requirements to the commercial team and seek efficient solutions
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately to site staff
• Manage site records and contemporaneous documentation
• Follow the 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

Site management

People management

HSE compliance

Contractor liaison

Planning

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering / construction management

Project management qualification

Tools

BIM software knowledge

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Site Agent to lead on-site delivery for large-scale construction projects in Ireland. You will oversee pre-launch preparation, manage teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across the full construction phase.

The role requires a trade or technical background, extensive site leadership experience, and strong communication with subcontractors and client teams.