Site Manager - Portlaoise
As one of Ireland's leading homebuilders, Glenveagh is focused on delivering high quality homes in flourishing communities. We achieve quality and great accessibility to new homes by relentlessly innovating the way we plan, design and build. We bring new ideas home.
As a member of the Glenveagh team, you will join a work environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to express their ideas, and where collaboration and teamwork are the norm. Named as one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark, we offer an unrivalled suite of benefits and a workplace where you can develop a long-term career.
Key Duties & Responsibilities- Ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget as agreed by effectively and appropriately overseeing all issues surrounding risks, contracts, operations and communications
- Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of a large-scale site
- Review high-level deliverables across site
- Implement quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
- Manage project scope and mitigates risk across projects
- Attend Health and Safety meetings with site team and subcontractors
- Ensure that everyone on site is working in accordance with the Health & Safety policy and procedures
- Ensure that all required materials are identified and ordered in a timely fashion in line with the program
- Take the lead in ensuring the effective management of performance and budgets, ensuring they are well-coordinated and runs in accordance with the agreed contract program
- Manage a direct labour workforce
- Manage all sub-contractors
- Work with and manage the site management team
- Degree/Higher Diploma/HETAC qualification (or relevant trade experience)
- Significant site management experience on residential projects
- Background in residential developments essential
- Knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
- A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects
- Accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical nature are key
- The ability to lead, use initiative and be self-motivated
- Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
- Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
- Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
- Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
- Performance related bonus
- Company Vehicle
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
- Contributory pension scheme
- Tax saver travel and bike to work
- Paid volunteering days
- Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long term illness cover
- Peace of mind with life assurance
- Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
- Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
- An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person
Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting careers@glenveagh.ie.
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