Site Manager - Cork

Site Manager

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.

Key responsibilities

Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Excellent Knowledge of Trades and background
• Ensure compliance with building regulations
• Experience in residential construction specific apartment / house building experience,
• Managing Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Managing Construction Team
• Managing Programme
• Co-Ordination of Service Providers and Local Authorities
• Reporting to Contract Manager / Head of Construction
• Ensuring Quality of Works
• Managing Health and Safety on Site
• Chairing  Site and Construction Team Meetings
• Continuous CPD Development

The candidate

• Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent; 10+ years post-qualification experience
• Background in large scale, residential construction
• Excellent working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
• To have good spoken and written communication skills
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Company vehicle (role dependent)