Site Consultant - Connacht & North Leinster

Saint-Gobain Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Ireland is seeking a technically astute sales/solutions professional to provide design support and on-site guidance for Design & Build projects across Gyproc, Isover, Vetrotech and Ecophon. You will work with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure specification compliance, manage risks, and help secure repeat business through proactive CRM and strong stakeholder engagement.

This role emphasises delivering technical guidance, coordinating with internal teams, and supporting

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Strong ICT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Membership of a relevant professional body desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to contractors, site managers, installers, and procurement teams.
• Ensure accurate interpretation and installation of specified systems, and mitigate risks of specification loss.
• Develop opportunities for upselling or cross-selling during construction.
• Support commercial negotiations with contractors to secure orders and margins.

Skills

Microsoft Office

On-site support

CRM data management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

Professional body membership desirable

Job description

About Saint-Gobain Construction Products

Saint-Gobain Construction Products is a key part of the Group’s UK & Ireland operations, manufacturing and supplying plaster, plasterboard, insulation, and other interior and exterior building solutions. Our brands are trusted across the construction industry for their quality, performance, and sustainability. By combining innovation, technical expertise, and customer service, we deliver products that meet the evolving needs of modern construction while supporting the drive for safer, greener, and more efficient buildings.

Job Purpose

To provide technical and commercial support throughout the later stages of the project lifecycle to secure, protect, and grow Saint‑Gobain system specifications across key brands including Gyproc, Isover, Vetrotech, and Ecophon. The role focuses on supporting Design & Build projects through technical guidance, on‑site engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and proactive management of specification risks to ensure successful project delivery and commercial outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Providing technical support and system recommendations during the detailed design phase, supporting contractors and installers throughout construction, and ensuring compliance with specified systems on‑site.
• Identifying and mitigating risks of specification loss, supporting commercial negotiations, and developing opportunities for upselling and cross‑selling during project execution.
• Maintaining accurate CRM and project records, coordinating with internal technical and logistics teams, resolving on‑site technical issues, issuing warranties where required, and strengthening stakeholder relationships to support future pipeline growth and repeat business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering sales results and applying high levels of commercial acumen.
• Capable of building, managing, and converting a robust project pipeline to support sustained business growth.

Influencing & Stakeholder Management

• Influence key participants and decision makers throughout all stages of the project lifecycle. This includes effectively engaging with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to secure positive outcomes and maintain project specifications.

Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

• Ability to understand project drivers, anticipate challenges, and make informed decisions that support both customer needs and organisational goals.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Build trusted, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across the project lifecycle.

Specific Focus will be on (but not exclusively):

Detailed Design Stage

• Provide technical guidance, system recommendations, and compliance‑driven solutions.
• Focus on Design & Build projects.
• Deliver CPDs, design support, and digital technical resources where required.
• Work collaboratively with internal technical teams to prepare proposals, system build‑ups, and performance data.
• Track upcoming tenders, ensure inclusion of company systems, and maintain visibility.
• Build long‑term relationships with design‑stage decision makers to secure specifications.

Construction Stage

• Provide on‑site support to contractors, site managers, installers, and procurement teams.
• Ensure accurate interpretation and installation of specified systems through technical assistance and product demonstrations. Identify and mitigate risks of specification loss by monitoring alternative proposals and value‑engineering discussions.
• Respond quickly to site issues, coordinating with technical and logistics teams as needed.
• Develop opportunities for upselling or cross‑selling related systems during construction execution.
• Support commercial negotiation with contractors to secure orders and maintain margins.

Handover & Close‑Out Stage

• Maintain engagement through commissioning and project completion to ensure full compliance and performance.
• Address outstanding technical issues.
• Capture lessons learned and feedback from site teams for continuous improvement.
• Strengthen relationships with key project stakeholders to secure repeat business and future pipeline visibility.
• Document project outcomes for case studies, testimonials, and internal reporting.
• Ensure all project data and CRM entries are fully updated.
• Issue any relevant warranties.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Strong ICT skills (particularly Microsoft Office)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Engineers Ireland, RIAI) desirable.

Experience & Skills

• Ability to capture and document project feedback, case studies, and CRM data accurately to support business development.
• Experience maintaining engagement through project completion, including commissioning, close‑out, and issue resolution.
• On‑site experience supporting contractors and installation teams, including resolving technical queries and ensuring correct system installation.
• Previous involvement in delivering CPDs, technical presentations, or design‑stage training to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence architects, engineers, contractors, and other key decision‑makers across multiple stages of a project lifecycle.