Project Manager - Road Project - Cork

Project Manager
Road improvement scheme
€85,000 - €90,000 (D.O.E) Vehicle Pension Bonus Benefits
Long term work in Cork
 

The Company We have a brilliant role in Cork with one of Ireland's leading Civil Engineering Contractors working on a long term road improvement scheme.

This award winning Contractor are seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in roadworks, drainage, RC Wall, utilities, kerbing etc

Constantly voted as one of the best companies to work for in Ireland, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, highly successful Irish company with long-term stability in Cork and a reputation for excellence across Ireland’s civil and utilities sectors.

 

The Role – Project Manager As Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on a major roadworks infrastructure project in Cork. You’ll oversee delivery from design through to completion, ensuring the project is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with cost and quality expectations.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of the project
  
  
• Review and manage project costs, budgets, and completion forecasts.
  
  
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and third-party stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery.
  
  
• Review and provide input on design drawings, briefs, and environmental documentation.
  
  
• Lead a skilled project team with clear communication, motivation, and accountability.
  
  
• Prepare regular project status reports, identifying progress and required actions.
  
  
• Support value engineering and technical innovation for improved design and construction efficiency.
  
  
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and internal resources to maintain programme and budget.
  
  
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and performance across all sites.
  
  

 

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  
  
• 5 years’ experience in project management within roadworks, civils or utilities.
  
  
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills with a hands-on approach.
  
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project interfaces.
  
  
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to view projects through a financial lens.
  
  
• Full, clean driving licence essential.
  
  
• Confident communicator with excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  
  

 

What’s on Offer

• Salary: €85,000 - €90,000 (depending on experience)
  
  
• Benefits:
  
   
  
  
• Company Vehicle
  
  
• Pension Scheme
  
  
• Annual Bonus
  
  
• Life Insurance & Healthcare
  
  
• Training & Professional Development
  
  
• Long-Term Career Progression within a Market Leader
  
  

 

Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier Irish civils contractor at a time of sustained growth and lead a high profile project in Cork. Fantastic benefits, long term work and progression.

 

How to Apply Ready to take the next step?

Click apply now to send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
Or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.

 

Why Breagh Recruitment? At Breagh Recruitment, we’re trusted specialists 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 key roles, including:

• Project Managers
  
  
• Construction Managers
  
  
• Civil Engineers
  
  
• Site Engineers
  
  
• Quantity Surveyors
  
  
• Health & Safety Advisors
  
  
• Site Agents
  
  

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