Site Manager

Glenveagh Properties PLC; Swords; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Company Vehicle

Comprehensive health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Tax saver travel and bike to work

Paid volunteering days

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Employee Assistance Programme

Long term illness cover

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

A leading residential property company is seeking an experienced Site Manager for their project in Swords, Ireland. The role involves overseeing site operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Candidates should have significant experience in site management and a degree or relevant trade experience. Excellent benefits include a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and comprehensive health insurance. Join a company dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant site management experience on residential projects.
• Knowledge of latest building regulations and certification standards.
• Strong ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects.
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical nature are key.
• The ability to lead, use initiative and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage day-to-day operations of a large-scale site.
• Implement quality assurance procedures.
• Implement quality assurance procedures in line with our methodology.
• Manage project scope and mitigate risk across projects.
• Attend Health and Safety meetings with site team and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policy and procedures on site.
• Identify and order required materials in a timely fashion in line with the program.
• Lead in managing performance and budgets in accordance with the contract program.
• Manage direct labour workforce and all subcontractors.
• Collaborate with and manage the site management team.

Skills

Site management experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Initiative and self-motivation

Communication

Education

Degree/Higher Diploma/HETAC qualification

Relevant trade experience

Job description

At Glenveagh, we build more than homes—we build strong teams. We are proud to be one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025 and to hold the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark. We care about creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to grow their career.

We offer great benefits, a friendly team culture, and long-term opportunities.

Right now, we are looking for an experienced Site Managerto join our residential project in Swords.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget as agreed by effectively and appropriately overseeing all issues surrounding risks, contracts, operations and communications
• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of a large-scale site
• Review high-level deliverables across site
• Implement quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
• Manage project scope and mitigates risk across projects
• Attend Health and Safety meetings with site team and subcontractors
• Ensure that everyone on site is working in accordance with the Health & Safety policy and procedures
• Ensure that all required materials are identified and ordered in a timely fashion in line with the program
• Take the lead in ensuring the effective management of performance and budgets, ensuring they are well-coordinated and runs in accordance with the agreed contract program
• Manage a direct labour workforce
• Manage all sub-contractors
• Work with and manage the site management team

• Degree/Higher Diploma/HETAC qualification (or relevant trade experience)
• Significant site management experience on residential projects
• Background in residential developments essential
• Knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical nature are key
• The ability to lead, use initiative and be self-motivated

Our Values

• Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Customer Focused:Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
• Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
• Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
• Performance related bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• Tax saver travel and bike to work
• Paid volunteering days
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
• Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
• An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting [e-mail].