Site Manager

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

Job summary

DB Recruitment is seeking experienced Site Managers to join a leading main contractor across Dublin, Kildare and Galway on large-scale projects. You will oversee daily site activities, coordinate subcontractors and site teams, and ensure work is delivered on time, to drawings, and to high safety and quality standards.

You will work within a structured project team, receive ongoing development opportunities, and benefit from a supportive environment on high-profile schemes that drive career

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within a main contracting environment.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and RAMS familiarity.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities to programme.
• Supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specs and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and support Project Manager to hit milestones.
• Coordinate site logistics, materials, plant and resources.
• Lead toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings.
• Maintain site records, daily reports and progress updates.
• Attend site and coordination meetings.
• Identify delays or issues and inform Project Manager.
• Support procurement and project reporting.

Skills

Site management

Main contracting

Construction leadership

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Team coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Construction qualification

Tools

MS Office

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.

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.
• Strong experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Relevant construction qualification or significant equivalent experience.
• 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.

Skills

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