Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Construction Project | Co. Cork
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Project Management
Posted 18 minutes ago
Job title: Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Construction Project
Location: Cork City, Co Cork
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor delivering large-scale pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing projects across Munster
Package: €90,000 to €100,000 + package
The Company
This well-established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging construction projects across the pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, and life sciences sectors. With a growing portfolio of high-value projects throughout Munster, they continue to invest in experienced construction professionals who can deliver complex builds to the highest standards.
Based on a major pharmaceutical project in Cork City, Co Cork, you'll join a collaborative management team with a strong focus on quality, programme delivery, and client satisfaction.
The Role: Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a large pharmaceutical construction project in Cork. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will lead the site management team, oversee programme delivery, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure all works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a key leadership role requiring previous experience delivering complex construction projects with a main contractor in Ireland. You will work closely with the commercial team, design consultants, and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have 8+ years' experience in a Project Manager role with an Irish main contractor.
• Proven experience required delivering large-scale pharmaceutical, industrial, or commercial construction projects.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and programme management.
• Excellent leadership and subcontractor coordination experience.
Preferred Experience:
• Pharmaceutical or cleanroom project experience preferred.
• Experience using Procore, BIM 360, or similar project management software.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have:
• Chartered status or professional membership.
• First Aid, Safe Pass, and relevant management training.
• Experience managing projects exceeding €20 million.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the overall delivery of the pharmaceutical construction project from start to completion.
• Lead the site management team and coordinate all subcontractors.
• Ensure programme milestones are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive Health & Safety performance across the project.
• Chair site meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Identify and manage project risks while implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure all project reporting, documentation, and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Deliver the project in line with client expectations and company standards.
About You:
You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background delivering pharmaceutical or large-scale building projects for an Irish main contractor. You are commercially aware, organised, and confident managing multiple stakeholders while driving programme delivery.
You have excellent communication skills, a proactive management style, and the ability to lead teams in a busy live construction environment while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
What's on Offer:
Salary: €90,000 to €100,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension
• Performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Annual leave
• Continuous professional development
• Long-term career progression with a strong pipeline of pharmaceutical and commercial projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a significant presence across Munster's pharmaceutical construction sector. You'll take ownership of a flagship project in Cork while working with an experienced senior management team on technically challenging developments.
The company offers long-term career stability, genuine progression opportunities, and a consistent pipeline of high-profile projects throughout Ireland.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and Site Management professionals across Ireland's construction sector. We work with Ireland's leading main contractors delivering pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, healthcare, and residential developments.
If you're looking for a Project Manager job in Cork, a Pharmaceutical Project Manager role, or a senior construction management opportunity with an established Irish contractor, we can help you find the right position.
Related roles: Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Pharmaceutical Project Manager.
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Location: Cork City, Co Cork
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor delivering large-scale pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing projects across Munster
Package: €90,000 to €100,000 + package
The Company
This well-established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging construction projects across the pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, and life sciences sectors. With a growing portfolio of high-value projects throughout Munster, they continue to invest in experienced construction professionals who can deliver complex builds to the highest standards.
Based on a major pharmaceutical project in Cork City, Co Cork, you'll join a collaborative management team with a strong focus on quality, programme delivery, and client satisfaction.
The Role: Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a large pharmaceutical construction project in Cork. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will lead the site management team, oversee programme delivery, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure all works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
This is a key leadership role requiring previous experience delivering complex construction projects with a main contractor in Ireland. You will work closely with the commercial team, design consultants, and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have 8+ years' experience in a Project Manager role with an Irish main contractor.
• Proven experience required delivering large-scale pharmaceutical, industrial, or commercial construction projects.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish building regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and programme management.
• Excellent leadership and subcontractor coordination experience.
Preferred Experience:
• Pharmaceutical or cleanroom project experience preferred.
• Experience using Procore, BIM 360, or similar project management software.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have:
• Chartered status or professional membership.
• First Aid, Safe Pass, and relevant management training.
• Experience managing projects exceeding €20 million.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the overall delivery of the pharmaceutical construction project from start to completion.
• Lead the site management team and coordinate all subcontractors.
• Ensure programme milestones are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive Health & Safety performance across the project.
• Chair site meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Identify and manage project risks while implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure all project reporting, documentation, and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Deliver the project in line with client expectations and company standards.
About You:
You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background delivering pharmaceutical or large-scale building projects for an Irish main contractor. You are commercially aware, organised, and confident managing multiple stakeholders while driving programme delivery.
You have excellent communication skills, a proactive management style, and the ability to lead teams in a busy live construction environment while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
What's on Offer:
Salary: €90,000 to €100,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension
• Performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Annual leave
• Continuous professional development
• Long-term career progression with a strong pipeline of pharmaceutical and commercial projects
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a significant presence across Munster's pharmaceutical construction sector. You'll take ownership of a flagship project in Cork while working with an experienced senior management team on technically challenging developments.
The company offers long-term career stability, genuine progression opportunities, and a consistent pipeline of high-profile projects throughout Ireland.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and Site Management professionals across Ireland's construction sector. We work with Ireland's leading main contractors delivering pharmaceutical, industrial, commercial, healthcare, and residential developments.
If you're looking for a Project Manager job in Cork, a Pharmaceutical Project Manager role, or a senior construction management opportunity with an established Irish contractor, we can help you find the right position.
Related roles: Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Pharmaceutical Project Manager.
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