Project Manager - Carlow - New €35m school

Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Project Manager - €30m+ New Build School Project
Location: Co Carlow
Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor
Package: €90,000 to €95,000 + vehicle / vehicle allowance, pension, healthcare, dental and bonus package



The Company

This Tier 1 Irish main contractor has a strong track record delivering major education, commercial, healthcare and public sector construction projects throughout Ireland.

They are commencing a €30m+ new build school project Co Carlow, providing a substantial long-term project for an experienced Project Manager to take responsibility from the early construction stages through to final handover.


The Role: Project Manager

As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of a large new build education project in Carlow, working closely with the Contracts Manager, site management team, design team and commercial team.

You will manage programme delivery, subcontractor coordination, quality, health and safety and site resources, ensuring the project progresses in line with agreed milestones. With a sizeable campus and a range of teaching, special education and sports facilities, strong coordination between the different work packages will be important throughout the build.


Must Have Requirements
  • Must have 7+ years’ construction management experience with an Irish main contractor
  • Proven experience required delivering large-scale building projects from construction through to handover
  • Must have previous experience operating at Project Manager or Senior Site Manager level
  • Strong knowledge of programme management, subcontractor coordination and quality control

Preferred Experience
  • Education or major public sector construction experience preferred
  • Experience delivering projects valued at €20m+ beneficial
  • Strong working knowledge of modern construction management and reporting systems

Key Responsibilities
  • Take overall responsibility for day-to-day project delivery
  • Manage the construction programme and key project milestones
  • Lead and coordinate Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors
  • Work closely with the commercial team on procurement and project performance
  • Coordinate with the design team to resolve technical and construction issues
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety and quality across the project
  • Chair progress meetings and provide clear reporting to senior management
  • Drive the project through commissioning, snagging and final handover

About You

You are an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager with a strong main contractor background and a track record of delivering substantial building projects in Ireland.

You will be comfortable managing a large site team and multiple subcontractor packages while keeping a close eye on programme, quality and safety. You should be practical, organised and capable of making decisions on site without losing sight of the wider project programme.


What’s on Offer

Salary: €90,000 to €95,000 DOE

Benefits:
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Fuel card
  • 8% Pension
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Annual bonus
  • 28 days annual leave
  • CPD and professional development
  • Long-term project pipeline and progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity to get onto a €30m+ education project in Co Carlow from an early stage and take genuine ownership of the build through to completion.

The contractor has a significant pipeline of work across Ireland, providing stability beyond this project and a clear route towards senior project and contracts management for the right person.


How to Apply

Call Eoghan McKeever on 01 531 4345 or 00447881229823 or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in Project Manager, Senior Site Manager and Contracts Manager appointments across the Irish main contractor and building construction market.

If you are a Project Manager looking for a major new build school project in Carlow, or you have experience delivering large education, commercial or public sector construction projects, we can discuss this role and similar opportunities across the South East and Leinster.

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