Project Manager

Our client is a well-established construction main contractor working across Ireland and the UK. They focus on delivering complex projects in areas like Data Centres, Life Sciences, and logistics facilities.

They’re currently looking to bring in an experienced Project Manager to join their Cork-based team. It’s a great opportunity to get involved in large, high-profile builds with a company that continues to grow and win strong projects.

You’ll take ownership of projects from early stages right through to handover, making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Keeping project programmes on track and working closely with the Contracts Manager on timelines
• Leading and supporting your site team, including mentoring more junior staff
• Making sure the right people and resources are in place at the right time
• Driving a strong health & safety culture across the project
• Keeping a close eye on quality to ensure everything meets spec
• Managing costs and working with the commercial team to stay on budget
• Building solid relationships with clients and keeping them updated on progress, risks, or delays

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or something similar
• Around 5+ years’ experience managing construction projects (new builds and/or fit-outs)
• Experience in Design & Build projects would be a big plus
• Someone who can confidently plan and deliver complex jobs
• Strong technical understanding, along with good reporting and numerical skills
• Good communicator who can deal with a range of stakeholders
• Commercially aware and able to make practical, cost-effective decisions
• Comfortable using MS Office and project planning tools like MS Project (or similar)

Package will include:

• Competitive salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Healthcare
• Company vehicle or car allowance

There’s also a clear path for progression, with opportunities to move up to Senior PM, Contracts Manager, and beyond for the right person