Senior Site Manager

3D Personnel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction staffing agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for an education project in County Wicklow, Ireland. The role requires overseeing on-site management, ensuring project delivery within budget and high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of experience managing large scale construction projects and a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. A full package including salary and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Vehicle or travel allowance

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 6-8 years experience managing construction projects.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects in Ireland or UK.
• Strong trade background with managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-site management of education project.
• Manage subcontractors and site workers effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety laws.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Cost forecasting and control

Understanding of Irish building regulations

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Manager – Education Project

Location: County Wicklow

Salary: €80,000‑€90,000 + full package (vehicle or travel allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare etc.)

Responsibilities

• You’ll be responsible for all on‑site management of a large education project (new school or campus), ensuring the works are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Manage a large team of subcontractors, foremen, site workers.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and project managers.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety laws and building regulations.
• Oversee scheduling, quality control, procurement coordination, site logistics.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• At least 6-8 years experience managing medium to large scale construction / building projects, ideally in education or institutional building.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects in Ireland (or the UK if equivalent).
• Degree or certification in Construction Management / Civil Engineering or a strong trade background with demonstrable managerial roles.
• Excellent leadership, commercial awareness, ability to forecast / control costs.
• Strong understanding of Irish building regulations.
• Full driving license.