Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the on-site supervision of the construction stage and to ensure that contractor carries out works in accordance with the design.
• Ensure that works are constructed as required and organize adequate supervision of construction works on-site.
• Reporting to the Employer’s Representative.
• Coordinating Contract interfaces with respect to the works.
• Assessment of Contractor claims and writing reports on same.
• Assessment of Contractor payment applications against work completed.
• Assessment of Contractor submissions including method statements and preparation of clear comments.
• Supervision of the works, keeping records, measuring, managing correspondence, and contractual documentation.
• Record detailed reports of all works and any significant happenings on-site, including photographic records where necessary.
• Ensure that all work recorded is approved prior to the execution and document any mishaps such as delays, industrial disputes etc.
• Attend regular site meetings and ensure other site supervisory staff are alerted to any matter which may affect their work.
• Assist with the administration of the contract in accordance with the Safety, health and welfare at work legislation.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Person Specifications

• Hold a degree in Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification in Engineering.
• Have a satisfactory knowledge of civil engineering works, building construction, and project management.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience working as Site Manager or as a Resident Engineer with a proven ability to deliver results.
• Detailed experience in the delivery of residential projects.
• Direct experience in project management and good knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations.
• Excellent Communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Preferably 3 years PQE in a relevant area.
• Demonstrable willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team within a well-defined project organisation structure.
• Be a driven proactive solutions & results focused team player, with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
• A keen interest in the development process and developing skillsets like:
  • project and development management skillset
  • contractual, commercial and financial aspects of development projects;
  • building & managing stakeholder relationships.
• Technical knowledge – an understanding of technical principles, construction buildability, technical solutions value engineering would be an advantage.
• Full clean driving license as some site travel will be required.

Skills

• Self-starter.
• Solutions and results focused.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound professional judgement.
• Excellent attention to detail is required and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Experience of other property related IT systems desired.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal in both day-to-day work as well as formal briefings.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable. Capable of managing multiple sites via external suppliers or internal team.

To apply

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 17th July 2026.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation.