Civil Construction Manager

Reference: 170616Location: DublinType: FULL_TIMESalary: 70000 - 83000Posted: 2026-10-13Job Title: Civil Construction Manager Sector: Power Utilities Type: Permanent (Hybrid) Location: Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Wexford Job Description TRS is currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Construction Manager to join a growing Power Utilities Company delivering major infrastructure and substation projects. This role is primarily based in either Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Wexford with flexibility across other office locations. The construction Manager will report directly to the Project manager. Travel to site, stakeholder meetings on occasion will be required. Responsibilities Project Delivery & Construction ManagementLead the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of civil construction works across renewable energy and energy infrastructure projects.Oversee project planning, resource allocation, programme performance, and project reporting. Manage project risks, drive productivity, and ensure quality standards are achieved.Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ)Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSEQ, client, and regulatory requirements.Lead incident investigations, site audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure environmental and quality obligations are maintained throughout project delivery.Leadership & People ManagementLead, mentor, and develop Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and construction teams.Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Support recruitment, workforce planning, and employee development activities.Stakeholder & Commercial ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.Monitor project budgets, contractual obligations, commercial performance, and subcontractor delivery.Manage project risks, variations, claims, and opportunities to optimise project outcomes.Planning & Resource ManagementReview and manage project programmes, construction schedules, and critical path activities.Coordinate resources across multiple projects and support project mobilisation and demobilisation activities.Required ExperienceFull Irish Driver LicenceSafe pass & Manual handling.IOSH Managing safety for construction Managers. (Preferable)Recognised academic training such as a degree or Trade Qualifications5 Years’ experience working in a utility environment.Evidence of several consistent successes within the utilities sector.Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.Commercially astuteAbility to work with minimum supervision & Ability to work within a team.Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Organisational & Planning SkillsAble to balance competing priorities and meet personal targets within a fluctuating & demanding workload.Attention to Detail, Communication & Social SkillsProblem assessment, Creative problem solving, Interpersonal skills, Leadership abilities, Teambuilding and supervision, Oral and written communication skills.Assist with the compilation of Report and document preparation, Records management, Inventory management, Time management, Scheduling, Decision making, Prioritisation, Planning, Detail oriented.