Senior Site Manager – Hospital Construction Lead

Breagh Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

Pension

Performance related bonus

Healthcare

Long-term project pipeline

Career progression into senior constr.

Career progression into senior con str

Job summary

Irish Main Contractor in County Cavan is recruiting a Senior Site Manager for a major hospital extension. The project covers ~7,500m² over five storeys with live hospital integration, requiring rigorous programme management, safety and quality controls.

You will lead day-to-day site activity, coordinate multi-pack subcontractors and ensure on-programme delivery while maintaining high safety and finishes standards in a live healthcare setting. Salary €85,000–€95,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years' site management experience with an Irish main contractor.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale building projects from structure through to completion.
• Experience managing complex subcontractor packages and programme delivery.
• Strong understanding of quality, sequencing and construction in a live site environment.
• Healthcare or hospital construction experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and drive the site programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, engineers and specialist packages.
• Manage sequencing across structural, architectural and M&E works.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the project.
• Oversee quality control, inspections and snagging.
• Coordinate works adjoining the existing live hospital.
• Monitor progress against programme and resolve site issues quickly.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, design team and building services team.
• Manage site logistics, materials and workforce requirements.
• Drive the project through construction, fit out, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Site management

Healthcare construction

Subcontractor coordination

Quality control

Programme delivery

Health & safety

Live hospital environment

Job description

Irish Main Contractor in County Cavan is recruiting a Senior Site Manager for a major hospital extension. The project covers ~7,500m² over five storeys with live hospital integration, requiring rigorous programme management, safety and quality controls.

You will lead day-to-day site activity, coordinate multi-pack subcontractors and ensure on-programme delivery while maintaining high safety and finishes standards in a live healthcare setting. Salary €85,000–€95,000 DOE.