New Job Opening: Assistant Project Manager in Sligo, Ireland

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Salary & benefits: Salary of up to €60,000 + Company Vehicle, Fuel Allowance, Pension & Bonus

Project: Modular project

We are working with a leading construction company who are looking for a driven and capable Assistant Project Manager to join our expanding project delivery team. This is a great opportunity for a construction professional looking to develop their career while gaining hands-on experience across the planning, coordination and delivery of major projects.

Working alongside the Project Manager and wider site team, you will support the successful delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will play an important role in coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, managing risk and maintaining high standards across Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.

The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware and confident working with a range of stakeholders, with a strong focus on Zero Harm, Zero Defects and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinate project reporting, team meetings and the management of allocated work packages.


• Support the Project Manager with the planning and delivery of construction and design activities.


• Lead by example and promote high standards of professionalism, safety and performance across the project team.


• Support the management of HSEQS requirements, challenging unsafe or inefficient practices and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Ensure company policies, procedures and project protocols are consistently followed and effectively communicated to site teams.


• Assist with the coordination of project teams, identifying risks and ensuring project objectives and client requirements are met.


• Assist in the preparation, development and implementation of Project Execution Plans.


• Promote a strong quality culture, with a focus on delivering works right first time and minimising defects and snags.


• Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other key project stakeholders.


• Support clear and consistent communication across both internal project teams and external stakeholders.


• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the HSEQS Plan, ensuring project standards are maintained.


• Review RAMS alongside the Project Manager and ensure appropriate control measures are in place before works commence.


• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and that activities are properly coordinated across the site.


• Monitor project progress and performance against the agreed Project Execution Plan and programme.


• Identify potential issues and take appropriate action to maintain project progress and delivery.


• Support the implementation of the Quality Plan, ensuring Package Owners understand their responsibilities, deliverables and interfaces.


• Assist with planning and coordinating project close-out, handover activities and resource requirements in line with the project programme.


• Ensure ITPs are properly implemented by Package Owners and that required inspection and hold points are clearly identified.


• Promote quality standards across the project team and ensure NCRs are raised and managed where works do not meet the required standard.


• Support procurement activities and assist with the onboarding and briefing of trade contractors through pre-start meetings and project requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Engineering or a Diploma in Building & Construction or a related discipline.


• 2–3 years’ experience in construction, engineering, planning, operations or a related project delivery role.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking to build your career on a high-profile pharmaceutical project, work with an established contractor and gain valuable experience within Ireland’s growing life sciences sector, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply today in full confidence with your CV.

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