Site Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Major Commercial Projects
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€80000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 2 days ago
Site Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor
Major Commercial Projects
Location: Cork City
Salary: €80,00 (DOE) Full Package Vehicle/Allowance, Pension, Bonus, Healthcare & Long-Term Pipeline
The Company
Our client is a long-established Tier 1 main contractor with a serious presence in Munster and a reputation for delivering high-value commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and mixed-use projects across Ireland.
They’re known for running well-structured sites, investing in modern construction methods, and maintaining top-tier safety and quality standards. With multiple major commercial builds now live in Cork City and a strong forward pipeline, they’re looking to add a proven Site Manager to their delivery team.
The Role – Site Manager
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a flagship commercial project in Cork, driving programme, quality and safety performance from early works right through to handover.
You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, Engineers and Commercial team, ensuring all trades and subcontractors deliver safely, efficiently and to specification.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
What’s on Offer
Why Apply? This is a chance to lead one of Cork City’s standout commercial builds with a contractor that runs high-performing, well-resourced sites and offers long-term career progression. If you want stability, scale and a clear route into senior site or project leadership, this role ticks every box.
How to Apply Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
About Breagh Recruitment Breagh Recruitment are 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:
Site Managers | Project Managers | Contracts Managers | Engineers | Quantity Surveyors | Construction Managers | HSEQ | Estimators | Buyers
INDCO
Major Commercial Projects
Location: Cork City
Salary: €80,00 (DOE) Full Package Vehicle/Allowance, Pension, Bonus, Healthcare & Long-Term Pipeline
The Company
Our client is a long-established Tier 1 main contractor with a serious presence in Munster and a reputation for delivering high-value commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and mixed-use projects across Ireland.
They’re known for running well-structured sites, investing in modern construction methods, and maintaining top-tier safety and quality standards. With multiple major commercial builds now live in Cork City and a strong forward pipeline, they’re looking to add a proven Site Manager to their delivery team.
The Role – Site Manager
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a flagship commercial project in Cork, driving programme, quality and safety performance from early works right through to handover.
You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, Engineers and Commercial team, ensuring all trades and subcontractors deliver safely, efficiently and to specification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all daily site operations, labour and subcontractors.
- Ensure works are delivered to programme, cost and quality targets.
- Coordinate site logistics, plant, deliveries and sequencing of trades.
- Chair daily/weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and drive short-term planning.
- Maintain best-in-class HSEQ standards and lead by example on safety.
- Monitor progress, identify risks early and implement solutions to keep the job moving.
- Ensure works comply fully with building regulations, BCAR requirements and company procedures.
- Maintain accurate site records, reports and documentation for senior management.
- Lead, mentor and develop forepersons and junior site staff.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and local authorities.
About You
- 7 years’ Site Management experience with a main contractor.
- Strong background on commercial or mixed-use projects, ideally €20m .
- Third-level qualification in Construction Management/Engineering or a strong trade background.
- Excellent technical knowledge and ability to interpret drawings/specs.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive subcontractor performance.
- Highly organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure.
- Strong IT/reporting capability (Excel, MS Project, Procore/Aconex etc. an advantage).
- Full driving licence and right to work in Ireland.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: €80,000 (DOE)
- Package Includes:
- Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Annual Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Laptop & Phone
- CPD and structured professional development
- Long-term commercial pipeline in Cork and wider Munster
Why Apply? This is a chance to lead one of Cork City’s standout commercial builds with a contractor that runs high-performing, well-resourced sites and offers long-term career progression. If you want stability, scale and a clear route into senior site or project leadership, this role ticks every box.
How to Apply Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.
About Breagh Recruitment Breagh Recruitment are 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:
Site Managers | Project Managers | Contracts Managers | Engineers | Quantity Surveyors | Construction Managers | HSEQ | Estimators | Buyers
INDCO
