Senior Site Manager

DB Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive team

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

DB Recruitment seeks experienced Site Managers to join a leading main contractor on large-scale projects across Dublin, Kildare and Galway. You will manage day-to-day site operations, ensure safety, quality and programme delivery.

You will supervise subcontractors, coordinate logistics, lead toolbox talks and maintain site records while driving HSE compliance and project reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, site operations and sequencing.
• Strong health & safety understanding and construction regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, trades and site teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and relevant PM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Ensure the project is delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials, plant and resources.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with the Design Team, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure high standards of workmanship and quality are maintained.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety legislation, RAMS, permits and company procedures.
• Lead toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings as required.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, photographs and progress updates.
• Assist with the coordination of inspections, testing, snagging and project close-out.
• Attend and contribute to site, progress and coordination meetings.
• Identify potential delays, technical issues and resource requirements and communicate these to the Project Manager.
• Support the Project Manager with programme updates, procurement and project reporting.
• Promote a positive health, safety, quality and environmental culture across the site.

Skills

Site management

Construction methods

Health & safety

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Tools

PM software

Job description

Site Managers – Dublin, Kildare & Galway

A leading main contractor is seeking experienced Site Managers to join their team across various projects in Dublin, Kildare & Galway. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile construction projects with a well-established contractor offering strong career progression and development.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to a high standard of quality and in line with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Ensure the project is delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, programme and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials, plant and resources.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with the Design Team, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure high standards of workmanship and quality are maintained.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety legislation, RAMS, permits and company procedures.
• Lead toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings as required.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, photographs and progress updates.
• Assist with the coordination of inspections, testing, snagging and project close-out.
• Attend and contribute to site, progress and coordination meetings.
• Identify potential delays, technical issues and resource requirements and communicate these to the Project Manager.
• Support the Project Manager with programme updates, procurement and project reporting.
• Promote a positive health, safety, quality and environmental culture across the site.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, site operations and sequencing.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements and construction regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, trades and site teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant construction/project management systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale projects.
• Excellent career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term opportunity with a leading main contractor.