Project Manager - Civils

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Project Manager to join our high performing team.

About cunninghamcontracts

• We are Cunningham.
• Founded in 2006, Cunningham is one of the UK's and Europe's leading construction companies.
• With extensive operations across multiple markets, we have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety, delivering successful projects through a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Mission Critical & Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Fit Out, Residential, and Civils & Structural projects.
• Today, Cunningham employs more than 280 professionals across offices in Ireland, Germany, and the UK.
• Working in partnership with our clients, we unlock the full potential of every project, transforming ambitious visions into successful outcomes while creating exciting opportunities for our people.
• At Cunningham you will be given the opportunity to excel in your career.
• Our people set us apart, and that’s why we invest in your journey from day one.
• Your expertise, ambition, and commitment will be recognised and rewarded as you build a successful career with us.

Responsibilities

• Project Director LOCATION: Clondalkin, Co Dublin CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, permanent HOURS: Monday – Friday Role Responsibilities Be accountable for the safe delivery of allocated projects to the client’s specification, ensuring that project objectives, agreed timescales, and budgets are delivered.
• The Project Manager will apply the project management processes set out by the client throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project plans and schedules and execute plans to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Meet agreed objectives in the areas of timely delivery, cost, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Manage complete day to day life cycle of a project from initial stages through to hand-over.
• Co-ordinate project activities in accordance with company Quality Systems, Standard Quality Procedures and Engineering Specifications.
• Manage and monitor resources to ensure they are available across disciplines to deliver the project.
• Work with the client and key stakeholders to establish effective collaborative relationships, supporting effective delivery, performance measurement, and management of change.
• Provide accurate project performance data to senior managers and company directors on a periodic basis.
• Ensure proactive risk management is adhered to ensuring periodic review and action with the project team.
• Manage client reporting as required including periodic project reports, programme updates, KPI data, performance, and other requirements as specified Manage the project EHS requirements including RAMS.
• Actively support & encourage the client’s HSQE principles across the project Periodically audit site management systems to ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
• Manage the day-to-day site operations of subcontractors on site.
• Manage the workflow of sub-contractors ensuring they are in line with the program of works on site.

Requirements

• A degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• A minimum of five years project management experience with a Main Contractor in the UK or Ireland A minimum of 3 years experience managing Civil Engineering projects Public works, Form of contract experience Skills & Attributes: The ability to demonstrate 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.
• Good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.

Benefits

• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative Benefits As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary: Work-Life & Wellbeing 31 days Annual Leave Early finish on Fridays Flexible Working Policy Life Assurance Policy Company Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing Events Development & Support Ongoing Training & Development Team Development Days Support for Chartership Pathways Bespoke Career Pathways Professional Membership Support Company Culture & Perks Branded clothing Social Events To apply for this role, please visit https://cunninghamcontracts.bamboohr.com/careers to find out more and share your CV with us today.

The Candidate Qualifications & Experience

Cunningham is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.