Site Manager - Major Social Housing Project - Leading Irish Contractor

Site Manager – Major Social Housing Development

Leading Irish Contractor
Tipperary
€75,000 – €80,000 Vehicle/Allowance Pension Benefits
Long-Term Housing Frameworks with Strong Regional Pipeline


The Company

Our client is a well-established Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential and social housing projects across the Midlands and Munster.

Known for dependable delivery, excellent workmanship, and strong community-focused values, they have become a trusted partner to local authorities, approved housing bodies, and private developers.

With a major multi-phase social housing development now underway in Tipperary, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take a leading role in coordinating and delivering this flagship project.

This is a long-term, stable opportunity with a contractor that offers strong support structures and clear career progression.


The Role – Site Manager (Social Housing)

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for all on-site activities, overseeing construction from groundworks through to completion. You will manage subcontractors, monitor progress, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and maintain strong communication with the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations on a major social housing development
  
  
• Coordinate trades, subcontractors, plant, and materials
  
  
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and design specifications
  
  
• Maintain high standards of quality across all phases of construction
  
  
• Enforce Health & Safety procedures and promote a safe site environment
  
  
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, local authorities, and design teams
  
  
• Ensure site documentation and daily reports are completed accurately
  
  
• Monitor site progress, manage labour, and resolve issues proactively
  
  
• Oversee snagging, inspections, and final handover requirements
  
  
• Support a positive site culture, leading by example in professionalism and communication
  
  

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor or developer
  
  
• Proven experience delivering residential or social housing projects
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, trades, and building regulations
  
  
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure and drive projects to completion
  
  
• Trade or construction management background preferred
  
  
• Full clean driving licence and valid Safepass (Manual Handling desirable)
  
  

What’s on Offer

• Salary: €75,000 – €80,000 (depending on experience)
  
  
• Company Vehicle or Allowance
  
  
• Pension & Benefits
  
  
• Supportive management team with strong regional presence
  
  
• Long-term pipeline of residential and public-sector projects
  
  
• Opportunities for career progression and CPD
  
  

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a respected Irish contractor delivering meaningful community-focused projects. You’ll lead a major social housing development from early stages through handover, backed by a strong project team and a company culture built on integrity, quality, and teamwork.

If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking for stability, progression, and impactful work in the Munster/Midlands region, this role is an ideal 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 partner with leading main contractors, developers, and consultancies to secure long-term, rewarding roles for skilled professionals.

We recruit for:

Site Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, QSs, Construction Managers, H&S Officers, Estimators, and more.

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