Project Manager - Major Construction Projects - Cork
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€95000 p.a.
Project Management
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Project Manager – Major Construction Projects
Cork
€95,000 Vehicle/Allowance Pension Bonus Benefits
High-Value Commercial & Residential Builds
The Company
Our client is one of Ireland’s most established and highly respected main contractors, delivering major projects across commercial, residential, life sciences, industrial, and fit-out sectors.
With a strong presence in Munster and a growing pipeline of high-value work, they are known for their technical capability, safety-first culture, and consistent delivery of complex projects, typically ranging from €10m to €150m .
They invest heavily in people, systems, and innovation, offering a professional, structured environment where Project Managers can lead flagship builds and progress into senior leadership roles.
The Role – Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of project delivery from early pre-construction through to handover. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, drive programme and commercial performance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a key role for a technically strong, commercially aware Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced main contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
What’s on Offer
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead high-profile projects in Cork with a contractor that has a genuine reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and long-term career development.
If you want a senior delivery role with scale, structure, and progression, this is a strong next step.
How to Apply Send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com
Or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
About Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialise in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and the UK.
We pride ourselves on a straightforward, personal approach built on flexibility, hard work and common sense.
We recruit across roles including:
Project Managers | Site Managers | Construction Managers | Engineers | Quantity Surveyors | Health & Safety | Estimators | Buyers
INDCO
Cork
€95,000 Vehicle/Allowance Pension Bonus Benefits
High-Value Commercial & Residential Builds
The Company
Our client is one of Ireland’s most established and highly respected main contractors, delivering major projects across commercial, residential, life sciences, industrial, and fit-out sectors.
With a strong presence in Munster and a growing pipeline of high-value work, they are known for their technical capability, safety-first culture, and consistent delivery of complex projects, typically ranging from €10m to €150m .
They invest heavily in people, systems, and innovation, offering a professional, structured environment where Project Managers can lead flagship builds and progress into senior leadership roles.
The Role – Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of project delivery from early pre-construction through to handover. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, drive programme and commercial performance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a key role for a technically strong, commercially aware Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced main contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage overall project programme, sequencing and logistics plans.
- Coordinate with design teams to ensure timely release of information and resolution of technical queries.
- Chair design, coordination and subcontractor meetings as required.
- Implement project controls including progress tracking, reporting and risk management.
- Lead site delivery ensuring efficient sequencing of works and compliance with specifications.
- Ensure projects are executed in line with contract documents, statutory requirements, BCAR and best practice.
- Work closely with commercial teams on cost control, forecasting and value management.
- Lead procurement of subcontractors and materials, including tender reviews and package negotiations.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Act as primary point of contact for clients, consultants and regulatory bodies.
- Provide accurate progress reports, KPI updates and performance summaries.
- Mentor, motivate and develop site managers, engineers and support staff.
- Promote a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
About You
- 5–10 years’ experience as a Project Manager with a main contractor.
- Proven track record delivering medium-to-large projects (€10m–€150m ).
- Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
- Strong technical knowledge of modern construction methods and Irish Building Regulations.
- Solid commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, contracts and procurement.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong programme, risk and time management capability.
- Proficient in project management and reporting software.
- Calm under pressure with a solutions-driven approach.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: €95,000 (DOE)
- Package Includes:
- Company Vehicle or Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Performance Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- CPD and professional development support
- Long-term Cork/Munster project pipeline
- Progression to Senior PM / Contracts Manager level
- Company Vehicle or Allowance
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead high-profile projects in Cork with a contractor that has a genuine reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and long-term career development.
If you want a senior delivery role with scale, structure, and progression, this is a strong next step.
How to Apply Send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com
Or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
About Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialise in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and the UK.
We pride ourselves on a straightforward, personal approach built on flexibility, hard work and common sense.
We recruit across roles including:
Project Managers | Site Managers | Construction Managers | Engineers | Quantity Surveyors | Health & Safety | Estimators | Buyers
INDCO
