Project Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Major Commercial Builds Cork

Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€95000 p.a.
Project Management
Posted 5 days ago
Project Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor
Major Commercial Builds in Cork

€95,000 (DOE) Full Package
Vehicle/Allowance Pension, Bonus, Healthcare & Long-Term Pipeline

The Company

Our client is one of Ireland’s most respected Tier 1 main contractors, with a heritage going back to the 1920s and a proven track record delivering landmark projects across Ireland and the UK.

They operate across a broad mix of sectors including commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, logistics, mission-critical/data, and large public works, delivering projects that typically range from €10m to €150m .

Award recognition is a consistent theme for this contractor, with multiple national awards for project delivery, innovation, and safety standards in recent years. With a strong and growing Munster order book, they are now appointing a Project Manager to lead two flagship commercial schemes in Cork City.


The Role – Project Manager

As Project Manager, you’ll take full ownership of project delivery from early mobilisation through to handover. You’ll manage programme, design coordination, commercial performance and on-site execution, ensuring both projects are delivered safely, on time and to best-in-class standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead projects from set-up to completion and final handover.

  • Develop and manage the overall programme, sequencing and logistics strategy.

  • Coordinate with design teams to ensure timely, buildable information release.

  • Chair design, subcontractor and client coordination meetings.

  • Drive site delivery through strong team leadership, planning and communication.

  • Implement project controls including progress tracking, reporting and risk management.

  • Work closely with commercial teams on cost control, forecasting and value engineering.

  • Manage procurement of subcontractors and key material packages.

  • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

  • Act as the primary client-facing lead, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

  • Mentor and develop engineers, site managers and support staff to build a high-performing delivery culture.


About You
  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

  • 5-7 years’ Project Management experience with a main contractor.

  • Proven track record delivering commercial projects in the €10m–€150m range.

  • Strong technical knowledge of modern construction methods and Irish building regulations.

  • Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, procurement and programme risk.

  • Confident leader who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive performance under pressure.

  • Excellent communication and client-management skills.


What’s on Offer
  • Salary: €95,000 (DOE)

  • Package Includes:

    • Company Vehicle or Car Allowance

    • Pension Scheme

    • Annual Bonus

    • Private Healthcare

    • Laptop & Phone

    • CPD and structured professional development

    • Long-term pipeline of Cork and Munster projects


Why Apply? You’ll step into a senior delivery role on two standout Cork City commercial builds, backed by a contractor known for quality, safety leadership, and award-winning delivery. This is a chance to take real ownership, progress into Contracts Management long-term, and build a career around multi-sector flagship projects in Munster.


How to Apply Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.


About Breagh Recruitment At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and the UK. We pride ourselves on a straightforward, personal approach built on flexibility, hard work, and common sense.

We recruit across:
Project Managers | Site Managers | Contracts Managers | Engineers | Quantity Surveyors | Construction Managers | HSEQ | Estimators | Buyers

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