Project Manager Pharma Construction Cork Leading Irish Main Contractor
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Project Management
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Project Manager Pharma Construction
Cork
Leading Irish Main Contractor delivering complex life sciences projects
€90,000 – €95,000 package
The Company
This well-established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-spec pharmaceutical, residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects across Ireland. With a consistent pipeline of work in the life sciences sector, they are known for their technical capability, high-quality finishes, and strong project delivery teams.
Operating on major pharma and cleanroom developments, the company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and programme certainty. Their Cork-based projects offer long-term continuity and the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced construction environments in the country.
The Role - Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of a pharmaceutical construction project in Cork, overseeing delivery from early stages through to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards expected within regulated pharma environments.
You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and work closely with clients and consultants to maintain progress and resolve challenges. This is a key leadership role where your ability to manage programme, quality, and stakeholder relationships will directly impact project success.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all aspects of project delivery on a pharma construction project
• Maintain strict health and safety standards across all site activities
• Manage project programme, sequencing, and key milestones
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure performance aligns with project requirements
• Oversee quality control, particularly within regulated and cleanroom environments
• Manage project reporting, documentation, and progress updates
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication
• Drive project completion in line with budget and programme targets
About You
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale construction projects
• Background with a main contractor delivering complex builds
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, planning, and delivery
• Experience working in regulated environments such as pharma or healthcare is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project outcomes
What’s on Offer
Salary: €90,000 – €95,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Long-term pipeline of pharma and life sciences projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor at the forefront of pharmaceutical construction in Ireland. With major projects in Cork and a strong order book, this role offers long-term stability and exposure to technically demanding builds that will enhance your experience.
You will be part of a company that values quality delivery, invests in its people, and provides clear progression pathways into senior leadership roles within the business.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, contact Dara McKenna at dara@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Project Managers within the construction sector, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical and life sciences projects across Ireland. This Project Manager role in Cork with a leading main contractor is one of several opportunities we are currently working on within the pharma construction space.
We understand what top construction companies are looking for in Project Managers delivering regulated projects, and we work closely with candidates to match them with the right roles that align with their experience and career goals.
Related roles include Project Manager Pharma, Senior Project Manager Life Sciences, Construction Project Manager Cork, Contracts Manager Pharma, and Site Manager Pharmaceutical Construction.
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Cork
Leading Irish Main Contractor delivering complex life sciences projects
€90,000 – €95,000 package
The Company
This well-established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-spec pharmaceutical, residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects across Ireland. With a consistent pipeline of work in the life sciences sector, they are known for their technical capability, high-quality finishes, and strong project delivery teams.
Operating on major pharma and cleanroom developments, the company places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and programme certainty. Their Cork-based projects offer long-term continuity and the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced construction environments in the country.
The Role - Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of a pharmaceutical construction project in Cork, overseeing delivery from early stages through to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards expected within regulated pharma environments.
You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and work closely with clients and consultants to maintain progress and resolve challenges. This is a key leadership role where your ability to manage programme, quality, and stakeholder relationships will directly impact project success.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all aspects of project delivery on a pharma construction project
• Maintain strict health and safety standards across all site activities
• Manage project programme, sequencing, and key milestones
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure performance aligns with project requirements
• Oversee quality control, particularly within regulated and cleanroom environments
• Manage project reporting, documentation, and progress updates
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication
• Drive project completion in line with budget and programme targets
About You
• Proven experience as a Project Manager on pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale construction projects
• Background with a main contractor delivering complex builds
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, planning, and delivery
• Experience working in regulated environments such as pharma or healthcare is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project outcomes
What’s on Offer
Salary: €90,000 – €95,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Long-term pipeline of pharma and life sciences projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor at the forefront of pharmaceutical construction in Ireland. With major projects in Cork and a strong order book, this role offers long-term stability and exposure to technically demanding builds that will enhance your experience.
You will be part of a company that values quality delivery, invests in its people, and provides clear progression pathways into senior leadership roles within the business.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, contact Dara McKenna at dara@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Project Managers within the construction sector, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical and life sciences projects across Ireland. This Project Manager role in Cork with a leading main contractor is one of several opportunities we are currently working on within the pharma construction space.
We understand what top construction companies are looking for in Project Managers delivering regulated projects, and we work closely with candidates to match them with the right roles that align with their experience and career goals.
Related roles include Project Manager Pharma, Senior Project Manager Life Sciences, Construction Project Manager Cork, Contracts Manager Pharma, and Site Manager Pharmaceutical Construction.
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