Project Manager - Roadworks & Civil Engineering Infrastructure

About Wills Bros

Wills Bros Ltd is a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in Ireland, renowned for executing complex and high-profile projects across the nation. With a strong growth trajectory and an extensive pipeline of major civil engineering undertakings, Wills Bros seeks an experienced Project Manager to spearhead a significant roadworks initiative in North Dublin.

Role Overview

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and delivery-oriented Project Manager with substantial experience managing large-scale roadwork projects within Ireland or the UK.

Why Join Wills Bros?

• Robust and secure pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to significant road, transport, and heavy civil engineering projects.
• Clear pathways for career advancement.
• Continuous professional development and tailored training opportunities.
• Support for professional memberships and chartership pursuit.
• A collaborative culture emphasizing safety.
• Opportunity to collaborate with seasoned and esteemed industry professionals.

Project Experience

The company handles a variety of infrastructure projects such as:

• Major roadworks and transport infrastructure schemes.
• Public realm and urban development projects.
• Earthworks, drainage, and utility installations.
• Structures including bridges and retaining works.
• Traffic management in live road settings.
• Heavy civil engineering ventures.

This diverse portfolio allows team members to broaden their expertise and develop versatile, transferable skills throughout their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a large-scale roadworks project ensuring safety, efficiency, and commercial success.
• Oversee daily project operations including site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and adherence to programme timelines.
• Manage project planning, sequencing, monitoring progress, and comprehensive reporting.
• Guarantee compliance with technical drawings, specifications, quality benchmarks, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to control costs, manage variations, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Enforce adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Organize and lead project meetings, progress reviews, and communications with senior management.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical and operational challenges, and maintain momentum throughout all delivery phases.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a civil engineering qualification (mandatory).
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale roadwork projects.
• Experience delivering projects within Ireland or the UK is essential.
• Strong background with main contractors in civil engineering, roads, infrastructure, or heavy civil engineering sectors.
• Excellent commercial insight with skills in programme management, cost control, risk management, and project performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities managing site teams, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality standards in active civil engineering environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Pragmatic and solutions-driven approach with the ability to make decisive decisions under pressure.
• Possession of a full, clean Irish driving licence.

Experience with roads, transport infrastructure, drainage, utilities, earthworks, structures, traffic management, and live road environments is highly valued.

Professional Development & Career Pathways

• Access to professional development programs.
• Industry-recognized training and certifications.
• Support for Engineers Ireland membership.
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Experience across various sectors and projects.
• Defined routes for promotion into senior project delivery, contracts management, and operational leadership roles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• 24 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Participation in pension scheme.
• Income protection coverage.
• Death in service benefit equal to four times the basic salary.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including digital health consultations.
• Bike to Work scheme participation.
• Company-funded opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Support for professional memberships.

Additional Information

If you are an experienced Project Manager seeking to lead a major roadworks project in North Dublin or are interested in learning about future opportunities with Wills Bros, confidential discussions are encouraged. The company emphasizes a commitment to safety, quality, and technical excellence.
No recruitment agencies, please.