Site Manager Sep 18, 2026 Location: Site Based - Drogheda

Manley Construction; Drogheda; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Benefits package

Job summary

Manley Construction in Ireland is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee residential/apartment projects. You will manage the design team, site team and subcontractors, developing and implementing design methodology and ensuring on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in residential construction with a main contractor, a civil engineering or related degree, strong communication and leadership, and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and BIM.

Qualifications

• Min 7 years in residential/apartment projects with a main contractor
• Degree in civil engineering, construction, architecture or similar
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proven track record delivering projects on time
• Full EU driving license and own transport
• Excellent IT and MS Office skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee Residential / Apartment Projects
• Manage the Design Team, Site Team and Subcontractors
• Develop and manage design methodology for the project
• Coordinate with designers for missing information needed to complete the design
• Support procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Coordinate with disciplines to meet project requirements and standards
• Support in commercial aspects of projects
• Develop construction programme and monitor progress on site
• Maintain reporting on project performance to Directors
• Ensure EHS&Q systems are adhered to
• Manage client expectations and maintain relationships
• Report monthly to Directors
• Provide value engineering solutions where possible
• Participate in developing the company strategy

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

MS Office

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

BIM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager who has significant knowledge in overseeing Residential projects.

Manley is growing and looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Site Manager who has considerable expertise in managing residential construction. The perfect candidate should have a proven history of successfully executing and managing similar projects and are seeking someone who excels in management and programming skills.

• To oversee the management of Residential / Apartment Construction Projects
• Manage the Design Team, Site Team and Subcontractors
• Develop, establish and manage design methodology for the project
• Coordinate with designers regarding any missing information required for completion of the design
• Support the procurement process for all projects suppliers to ensure timely delivery of project
• Coordinate with other disciplines to assure compliance with project requirements, company standards and procedures, industry codes and standards, utility company requirements and client criteria
• Support in all commercial aspects of projects
• Develop the construction programme, manage the program and monitor progress on site to ensure delivery of completed project on time
• Maintain a structured approach to managing the project on the ground from progress meetings to clear reporting on project performance
• Ensure all EHS&Q systems are adhered
• Manage client expectations on all contracts to ensure new and existing relationships are developed and maintained
• A clear understanding of both current public and private contract forms and their administration
• Report monthly to Directors
• Provide value engineering solutions where possible
• Participation in developing the company strategy

Suitable candidates should have:

• A minimum of 7 years' Residential and Apartment experience in a similar role with a Main Contractor is essential
• Degree in civil engineering, construction, architecture or similar
• Be able to communicate well and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of construction practices, trades and techniques
• A track record in delivering projects on time
• 2D AutoCAD and BIM experience is preferred but not essential
• Technically astute
• Excellent Information Technology skills
• A full clean European driver's license and a form of transport which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numeracy and computer skills
• Professional presence, dress and demeanour

Salary: Negotiable. and will include Suitable benefits and package.