Construction Manager

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland GMC Utilities Group Full time

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Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career? Apply today.

The Role.

GMC Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on key water infrastructure projects. This is a permanent role within our Operations Department, working on contracts for Irish Water and other key utility clients. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex water-related civil engineering projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee all construction activities across multiple water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers with a strong focus on quality and productivity.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Irish Water standards and specifications across all project stages.
  • Lead Health & Safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company and legal standards on all sites.
  • Oversee all elements of civil works, particularly water mains installation, pipelines, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
  • Collaborate with design, planning, and environmental teams to identify risks and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Ensure site records, contract documentation, and project progress reporting are accurate and up to date.
  • Manage and monitor budgets, materials, and timelines for optimal performance.
  • Support handover processes and liaise with clients and local authorities.
  • Promote GMC's values, including quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and customer service.

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent construction experience (essential).
  • At least 5 years' experience managing civil or utilities projects, ideally water-related.
  • Experience in the installation of large-diameter water mains, pipelines, or water infrastructure works is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of Irish Water specifications and standards is a significant advantage.
  • Previous experience as a Civil Foreman or Site Manager welcomed.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.

Become a part of something bigger.

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise.

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland's leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to "Focus on the Future".

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people's quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland's infrastructure of tomorrow, today.

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