Structures Agent / Project Manager - Major Motorway Project

Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Project Management
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Structures Agent / Project Manager – Major Motorway Project
Location: Cork, Co Cork
Company: Major Irish Civil Engineering Main Contractor
Package: €90,000 to €95,000 + vehicle, 8% pension, healthcare & benefits


The Company

This highly regarded civil engineering main contractor has a strong reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects across Ireland, including motorway construction, bridges, earthworks and complex structural engineering works.

With a substantial pipeline of secured infrastructure projects, they are currently delivering a major motorway development in Cork involving significant bridge structures, reinforced concrete works, retaining walls and associated civil engineering infrastructure.

The company offers strong technical support, experienced project teams and genuine long-term career opportunities for senior civil engineering professionals.


The Role: Structures Agent / Project Manager

An experienced Structures Agent / Project Manager is required to take responsibility for the delivery of major structural works on a large-scale motorway project in Cork.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will oversee bridge construction, reinforced concrete structures, retaining walls, culverts, temporary works and associated civil engineering activities.

This is a senior site-based position with responsibility for programme delivery, subcontractor management, technical coordination, commercial performance and health and safety.

You will work closely with the engineering, commercial and site management teams to ensure structural works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with TII specifications.


Must Have Requirements
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Proven experience managing major bridge structures, reinforced concrete works or complex civil engineering projects.

  • Temporary Works Coordinator qualification required.

  • Strong experience managing engineering teams, subcontractors and structural construction programmes.

  • Previous experience working with a main contractor on major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.


Preferred Experience

  • Experience delivering motorway, national road or major transport infrastructure projects.

  • Knowledge of TII specifications, NEC contracts and construction project controls.

  • Experience with bridge construction, falsework, formwork, propping and complex temporary works.

  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be beneficial.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the safe and efficient delivery of bridge structures, retaining walls, culverts and reinforced concrete works.

  • Coordinate site engineers, supervisors, specialist subcontractors and construction teams.

  • Oversee temporary works planning, design coordination, inspections and implementation.

  • Manage construction programmes, resources and sequencing to achieve key project milestones.

  • Ensure all works comply with TII specifications, approved drawings, quality standards and contract requirements.

  • Review RAMS, construction methodologies, inspection and test plans and technical documentation.

  • Identify and resolve engineering challenges, design interfaces and construction risks.

  • Work closely with the commercial team on variations, contractual changes and cost control.

  • Maintain high standards of health and safety through regular site inspections and compliance checks.

  • Report progress, programme risks and technical issues to senior project management.


About You


You are an experienced Structures Agent, Civil Engineering Project Manager or Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in major infrastructure and structural concrete construction.

You understand the technical challenges involved in bridge construction, temporary works and complex reinforced concrete structures, and you are comfortable taking ownership of significant work packages.

You will be confident managing engineering teams and subcontractors, making practical decisions on site and maintaining progress against demanding construction programmes.

Strong communication, technical knowledge and commercial awareness will be important in this role.


What's on Offer

Salary: €90,000 to €95,000 DOE


Benefits:
  • Company vehicle (role dependent)

  • 8% employer pension contribution

  • Private health insurance

  • Dental plan

  • 26 days annual leave, increasing with service

  • 2 additional wellbeing days annually

  • Paid maternity and paternity leave

  • Learning, development and CPD support

  • Long-term career progression on major infrastructure projects


Why Apply?


This is a chance to take a senior delivery role on one of the more substantial motorway infrastructure projects currently underway in Munster.

The scale and technical complexity of the structural works will appeal to an experienced Structures Agent or Project Manager who enjoys major civil engineering projects and wants responsibility for significant construction packages.

With a strong salary, excellent benefits and a long-term pipeline of major infrastructure work, this position offers both career stability and the opportunity to progress into more senior project management roles.


How to Apply

Call Dara McKenna on 01 531 4345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing experienced civil engineering and construction management professionals with main contractors delivering major infrastructure projects across Ireland.

We understand the experience required for Structures Agent and Project Manager positions involving bridge construction, reinforced concrete structures, temporary works and motorway infrastructure.


If you're considering Structures Agent jobs in Cork, Civil Engineering Project Manager roles or senior infrastructure construction positions across Munster, we can help you explore opportunities suited to your experience.

Related roles: Structures Agent, Project Manager, Civil Engineering Project Manager, Structures Project Manager, Senior Site Agent, Senior Civil Engineer, Bridge Construction Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager.

 

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