Site Manager

About the role

Design Build Search is recruiting a Site Manager for a commercial, industrial and fit‑out construction project in County Louth. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will lead day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a quality product that meets client expectations while maintaining strong relationships with design teams and client representatives.
• Uphold the highest health & safety, quality and client service standards, ensuring contracts are completed safely, on schedule, on budget and snag‑free.
• Report progress accurately and promptly to the Contracts Manager.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring work meets required standards with minimal rework.
• Plan, coordinate and execute works in line with contract documents and the project construction programme.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the construction management team, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Resource and schedule work according to the project programme and work closely with the project QS on emerging issues.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Site Management role with a main contractor, preferably in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry processes and project execution.
• Ability to read and interpret design information, drawings and specifications.
• Trade background is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commercially aware with a keen eye for finishes and a proven track record of delivering projects on time.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience using project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project or similar).
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Procore or A‑Site.

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and healthcare benefits.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.