Construction Manager (Client Side) - Dublin, Attractive Salary & Benefits
About Your New Employer
Your new employer is a national, semi-State organisation with a clear mandate to significantly increase the delivery of affordable and sustainable homes across Ireland. Operating on a commercial basis and backed by substantial government investment, the organisation plays a central role in the development of large-scale residential, regeneration and placemaking projects on public and strategically important land.
With a strong pipeline of residential developments nationwide, the organisation works in collaboration with public bodies, utilities, and some of the most experienced construction and development partners in the country. Its long-term focus is on delivering high-quality homes, supporting thriving communities, and generating positive social impact through financially sustainable development.
About Your New Job
This Construction Manager role presents an excellent opportunity to work on transformative residential and regeneration projects across Ireland. Reporting to a senior construction lead, you will be part of a growing, multidisciplinary development team and will play a key role in progressing projects through the construction phase, while also supporting earlier stages such as planning and detailed design.
The role suits a technically strong and commercially aware professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering complex projects that make a meaningful contribution to housing supply and community development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of residential projects through the construction stage of the development lifecycle
- Support development colleagues during planning, detailed design and pre-construction stages
- Manage design teams from a technical, programme and budget perspective
- Plan, organise and direct all construction-related project activities
- Liaise with key stakeholders including local authorities, utilities, consultants and development partners
- Develop and manage project programmes, milestones and delivery schedules
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards
- Manage main contractors and consultancy teams on large-scale construction projects
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, planning conditions and best practice standards
- Oversee statutory approvals including Planning Permission, Fire Safety Certificates and Disability Access Certificates
- Monitor budgets, manage costs and provide regular project reporting
- Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives through design, planning and procurement strategies
- Work closely with internal teams to progress projects through each development stage
What You Will Need
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction or development management
- A recognised third-level qualification in construction, engineering, development or a related discipline
- Strong technical and commercial construction knowledge
- Proven experience managing large residential construction projects
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
- A strong understanding of the Irish planning, development and construction environment
- Experience with public procurement processes (advantageous)
- An understanding of project viability and development economics (advantageous)
What’s on Offer
- The opportunity to work on nationally significant residential and regeneration projects
- A key role within a growing and well-resourced development organisation
- Exposure to large-scale, complex projects across multiple locations
- A collaborative, professional working environment with strong public purpose
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with reasonable accommodations supported
What’s Next
If you are an experienced Construction Manager looking to advance your career with a reputable housing body with a healthy pipeline of work, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role to Cmackin@sigmar.ie or call +353 1 474 4636
