At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.     

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates to join our Cork based team. We are seeking to enhance our senior delivery team to support our expanding project portfolio across Ireland. The role is senior, client-facing, requires the ability to inspire confidence throughout all phases of project execution and will provide the right candidate opportunities to grow within our leadership team. We are seeking candidates with significant experience of large-scale technically complex projects and the management of large multi-disciplinary project teams.

Preconstruction

• Lead the proposals team including internal team members and external consultants as necessary
• Lead the Development the overall project delivery strategy in conjunction with the relevant project stakeholders
• Develop the Procurement strategy with the Commercial team
• Prepare a preliminary project Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
• Develop overall Project Execution plan including all H&S, Design, Procurement, Project Controls, Logistics, Temporary works, Constructability, Quality & Turnover
• Advise statutory authorities & key stakeholders of site start date
• Agree employee resource plan with the Regional Director
• Responsible for setting the design strategy, including BIM, DRM, and scope of novated services (If part of project scope)

Construction & Design

• Manages, through others, consultant and subcontractor design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategy
• Manage S/C including S/C progress meetings and S/C pre-order meetings
• Manage project resourcing
• Detailed understanding of the critical path(s) on the project
• Manage information flow and information required schedules
• Prepare contract reports, Manage Project Controls in accordance with PEP
• Review constructability and identify methods of execution with commercial or programme advantage where possible
• Monitor overall site progress against programme (PEP). Agree programmes with subcontractors and monitor progress with the SM
• Manage and control the operating budget + weekly/monthly progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders
• Implement the Quality Cycle through package delivery teams
• Take the principal responsibility for driving the HSEQS plan on projects, including driving the full Quality Program for the project
• Present status to Sisk Management at Monthly CVR / CRM Meetings
• Implement BIM Strategy on the project / Oversee the management of design including Temporary Works as appropriate
• Obtain a punctual Practical Completion Certificate

Post Construction

• Ensure aftercare service is in place for the client
• Ensure any post-handover commissioning adjustments are made
• Support the commercial team in the preparation of any loss and expense applications and in the provision of information for Final Accounts
• Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
• Protect Sisk’s contractual position by ensuring that the Client & design teams are satisfied and that there is a strong relationship with future potential in place
• Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
• Other 
• Lead the PDP process for all project team members and emphasise the importance of development & continuous improvement/learning

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.