Site Manager, County Clare

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The project site is in County Clare, Ireland, and a leading main contractor seeks an experienced Site Manager to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will supervise all site activities, manage subcontractors, maintain diaries and drive delivery to the highest standards while upholding safety and quality systems. A strong track record and relevant qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of site management experience in construction.
• Relevant Construction, Engineering or Trades qualification.
• Proven ability to manage construction projects and site teams.
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of construction.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of all construction activities on site.
• Management of all day-to-day onsite activities.
• Maintain an accurate site diary with manpower and subcontractor activity.
• Support the Project Manager in delivering on time, to budget and to high quality.
• Coordinate and motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure works meet specifications and high standards.
• Implement Safety and Quality Management Systems on site.
• Suggest improvements to improve efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.
• Work to the construction programme and plan future works.
• Monitor progress and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Requisition materials accurately and on time.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and project team.
• Attend site meetings and lead daily site/whiteboard discussions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Education

Construction/engineering qualification

Job description

Job Specification - Site Manager

Location: County Clare, Ireland

Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join one of our client's site teams, a leading main contractor, on a project in County Clare. This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to work on a prestigious project while developing your career with an established construction team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Supervision of all construction activities on site.
• Management of all day-to-day onsite activities.
• Maintain an accurate site diary, recording manpower levels for each subcontractor and keeping detailed notes of site activities.
• Support the Project Manager in delivering the project to the highest quality standards, on time and within budget.
• Manage, coordinate and motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are carried out to the required specifications and highest standards.
• Implement and maintain the company's Safety Management System on site.
• Implement and maintain the company's Quality Management System.
• Identify and suggest improvements to increase the overall efficiency of the construction process without compromising safety or quality.
• Work to the agreed construction programme and plan future works to minimise potential delays.
• Monitor project progress and ensure key deadlines and milestones are achieved.
• Requisition materials required on site, ensuring they are ordered on time and to the correct specification.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and other members of the project team.
• Attend site and project meetings to ensure effective communication of issues affecting the day‑to‑day running of the project.
• Organise and lead daily site/whiteboard meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years' site management experience within the construction industry.
• Relevant Construction, Engineering or Trades qualification.
• Previous experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Proven ability to successfully manage construction projects and site teams.
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of the construction industry.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements within construction.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected construction team and work on a prestigious project in County Clare.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced industry professionals in a challenging and rewarding project environment, while benefiting from excellent opportunities for long‑term career progression.

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