Site Manager

Design Build Search

The Role

Overview

Oversee commercial fit‑out construction site, ensuring quality, safety, schedule and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • programme planning
  • variation control
  • compliance
  • health safety
  • resource management
  • sub‑contractor management

Tasks

-Consult and liaise with subcontractors re programme. -Responsible for ensuring Finishing is carried out to a very high standard. -Ensuring that the highest levels of H&S, Quality and Environmental standards are met on site. -Ensure compliance with Building Regs, Fire Regs etc -Liaise with architects, engineers, and surveyors. -Manage projects from first day on site through to completion. -Responsible for controlling Variations in consultation with QS -Help develop, plan and implement the programme. -Responsibility for ensuring all resources are available on site when required -Attendance at and reporting at site meetings. -Responsibility for Site H & S in consultation with H&S Manager -Responsibility for management of sub-contractors and direct employees on site. -Responsibility for identifying manpower requirements.

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • 5 years
  • engineering degree
  • communication
  • planning
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and presentation skills -Third Level Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management preferable but not essential. -Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Site Management role with a Main Contractor -Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products -Possess strong planning, organisational and team work skills -Should have the ability to work well in a team based environment -Have a high level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation -Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff and sub-contractors.

Benefits

Our client ensures excellence in all aspects of their work. You will have the opportunity to expand on your existing skills and progress your career by being a part of an experienced team.

The Company

About Design Build Search

-Headquartered in Dublin with consultants across Ireland, it serves both domestic and international construction markets. -Thrives on repeat business and referrals, reflecting deep client relationships and proven delivery in recruitment services. -Delivers permanent, contract and executive recruitment across engineering, project management, quantity surveying, health & safety, BIM and site roles. -Works with global consultancies and leading Irish contractors, managing full-cycle hires from junior to C‑suite level. -Has filled roles across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, QS, BIM, H&S, site leadership, and project/contracts disciplines. -Operates beyond Ireland, supporting international placements in the UK, Europe and farther afield. -Distinguishes itself by acting as an extension of client brands—offering consultancy-led, culturally nuanced recruitment. -Enjoys a lively culture with team events, remote working flexibility and backing from a wider group for operational support.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government