Senior Site Manager
- Co Laois
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: County Laois
Benefits: (Vehicle, Fuel Card, Phone, Laptop included)
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Residential ConstructionAbout the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a high-quality housing development in County Laois. The project is being delivered by a reputable main contractor, with approximately one year remaining on the programme. The development comprises a medium-to-large scale residential scheme involving traditional housebuilding. This role will suit an experienced site professional with a strong background in residential construction and the ability to manage multiple trades through final stages of delivery.Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Company vehicle & fuel card
- Phone & laptop provided
- Long-term career progression with a well-established contractor
- Manage day-to-day operations of a live residential site
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site logistics
- Ensure quality standards and specifications are strictly met
- Oversee programme delivery, ensuring key milestones are achieved
- Lead site meetings and liaise with design and project teams
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
- Conduct regular inspections and drive continuous improvement
- Track material orders, deliveries and control site resources
- Report progress to Project Manager and company leadership
- Manage snagging and handover processes as homes reach completion
- 12+ years’ site management experience in residential construction
- Proven track record in delivering housing projects (Ireland or UK)
- Strong leadership, communication and team coordination skills
- Full clean driver’s licence required
- Trade background or relevant construction-related qualification
- Sound understanding of construction regulations and compliance
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference SSM-LAOIS in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.
Job Ref Number: SSM-LAOIS #ORjobs.