Senior Site Lead - Complex Construction Delivery

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Clane; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Comprehensive health, wellbeing and L&

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead a large-scale project in Ireland. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and quality-driven supervision from site preparation to delivery, coordinating subcontractors and collaborating with the commercial team.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of construction experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of HSE, BIM, and on-site management practices.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety management 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 health, safety, environment, quality and sustainability (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 the contract management or commercial teams that may affect project 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 that balance technical and commercial needs
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately to site staff
• Manage site records and ensure contemporaneous documentation is maintained
• 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

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead a large-scale project in Ireland. The role focuses on safe, efficient, and quality-driven supervision from site preparation to delivery, coordinating subcontractors and collaborating with the commercial team.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of construction experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of HSE, BIM, and on-site management practices.