Project Manager Civil/Structural

Elite Talent Hub is recruiting a Structures Agent / Project Manager on behalf of a leading international civil engineering contractor for a major motorway project in Cork.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering structural works from mobilisation through to completion and handover. The scope includes bridges, retaining walls, culverts, reinforced concrete and precast elements, alongside associated highway infrastructure.

This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to lead site teams and manage the technical, commercial and operational performance of significant structures packages.

Location: Cork Full-time, site-based
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of structures works, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget requirements are met.

• Manage engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, coordinating labour, plant, materials and construction activities.

• Develop construction programmes, monitor progress and implement measures to address delays or resource constraints.

• Review drawings, construction methodologies and design interfaces, resolving technical queries with relevant teams.

• Oversee temporary works coordination, including formwork, falsework and propping, from design and checking through to installation, inspection and safe removal.

• Maintain temporary works registers, permits and approval records.

• Ensure compliance with TII specifications, approved designs, contractual obligations and project quality procedures.

• Manage inspection and test plans, construction records and handover documentation.

• Review RAMS and safe systems of work, leading site inspections and ensuring corrective actions are completed.

• Monitor commercial performance, identify variations and contractual changes, and support effective risk management.

• Liaise with project management, designers, clients and supply chain partners to maintain clear communication and resolve delivery issues.

Key Skills & Experience:

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

• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.

• Substantial experience managing structures packages within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.

• Practical knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, precast construction and temporary works.

• Proven ability to lead engineering, supervisory and subcontractor teams.

• Strong understanding of construction planning, commercial controls and quality management.

• Effective communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• NEC contract experience would be advantageous.

• Chartered status, or progress towards chartership, is desirable.

• Experience across highways, transportation, marine, energy or other heavy civil engineering projects is welcome.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary.

• 8% employer pension contribution.

• Private health insurance and dental plan.

• 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service.

• Two additional wellbeing days annually.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave.

• Company vehicle, subject to role arrangements.

• Professional development and internal career progression opportunities.