Earthworks Project Manager

Design Build Search is seeking an experienced Earthworks Project Manager for our client, a well-established international developer-builder delivering major projects nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on major earthworks, enabling, infrastructure, and site development projects with a company renowned for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Please note this position will require travel throughout Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale earthworks and civil engineering projects.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage earthworks quantities, cut-and-fill balances, haul routes, and material management strategies.
• Oversee project reporting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and construction methodologies.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Support commercial teams with valuations, variations, and contract administration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across projects.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience managing earthworks, infrastructure, or large-scale civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of earthworks operations, bulk excavation, ground engineering, and site development.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, programmes, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management and planning software.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• BUPA healthcare scheme
• Vehicle
• 25 days annual leave
• Contributory group personal pension scheme
• Discounted and flexible fitness classes and gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral scheme
• Social events