Project Manager - Cork - Airport Infrastructure Project

Job title: Civil Engineering Project Manager – Airport Infrastructure Project
Location: Cork City, Co Cork
Company: Established Cork-Based Main Contractor
Package: €90,000 to €100,000 package

The Company

This well-established main contractor has delivered a wide range of civil engineering, infrastructure, commercial, and public sector projects throughout Munster and across Ireland. With a reputation for quality workmanship, strong project delivery, and long-standing client relationships, they continue to secure major infrastructure contracts across the region.

Operating from Cork and with a strong presence throughout the South of Ireland, the company offers a stable working environment, a collaborative management team, and a healthy pipeline of upcoming projects.


The Role: Civil Engineering Project Manager

An experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager is required for a major infrastructure development project at Cork Airport, Co Cork.

This is a key leadership position where you will take full responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to completion. The project involves significant civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, roads, paving, utilities, traffic management and associated infrastructure works within a live operational environment.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will oversee site operations, manage engineering teams, coordinate subcontractors and ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

This role will suit a Civil Engineering Project Manager with strong infrastructure experience who is comfortable managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight programme requirements.


Must Have Requirements

• Must have a Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Must have a minimum of 6 years' experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience required managing projects from planning through to handover
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering construction methods, specifications, and industry standards
• Experience managing subcontractors, engineers, and site teams
• Full driving licence required
• Preferred Experience
• Previous experience delivering car park, roads, airport, transport, or public infrastructure projects
• Experience with Irish Public Works Contracts
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
• Strong background in drainage, utilities, and external works packages

Nice to Have

• Project Management qualification
• Experience working in live operational environments
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience using project planning software and digital reporting systems

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery in line with programme, budget, quality, and contractual requirements
• Lead site management, engineering teams, and subcontractors throughout construction
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, and statutory regulations
• Coordinate with airport representatives, consultants, utility providers, and project stakeholders
• Monitor programme performance and implement mitigation measures where required
• Manage project risks and drive solutions to maintain programme delivery
• Review method statements, construction programmes, and technical submissions
• Prepare progress reports and attend client and stakeholder meetings
• Support commercial teams with cost control, variations, and contract administration
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and project handover activities

About You
You are an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager with a strong track record delivering infrastructure and civil engineering projects for a main contractor.

You have excellent leadership skills and can confidently manage engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and clients while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and programme delivery. You are commercially aware, technically strong, and capable of making decisions that keep projects moving efficiently.

Experience on roads, public realm, transport infrastructure, airport works, utilities, or large-scale external works projects will be highly regarded.

What’s On Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €100,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension contribution
• Performance bonus
• Healthcare package
• Annual leave entitlement
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Strong pipeline of infrastructure projects throughout Munster

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Cork-based main contractor delivering a high-profile infrastructure project at Cork Airport.

The successful Civil Engineering Project Manager will play a key role in the delivery of a significant civil engineering development while benefiting from long-term career progression, local project work, and the support of an experienced senior management team.

With a strong order book and continued growth across the infrastructure sector, this position offers stability, responsibility, and the opportunity to deliver technically challenging projects in the Cork region.

How to Apply

Call Eoghan McKeever on 015314345 or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Civil Engineering Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and Site Managers across Ireland's infrastructure and civil engineering sectors.

We work with leading main contractors delivering roads, utilities, airport infrastructure, public realm, transport, and major civil engineering developments throughout Ireland. If you're an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager looking for your next move in Cork, Co Cork, we can help connect you with the right opportunity.

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