Senior Manager, Project Management

About JJ Rhatigan & Company

JJ Rhatigan is a leading main contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK. As a family-founded business, we have built a reputation for excellence in health & safety, quality of finish and overall project delivery. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments, combining technical expertise with a collaborative and integrity-led approach. Our UK business continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you’ll take full ownership of delivering a construction project from start to completion, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, Budget, and Programme targets. You’ll lead your project team, coordinate with key departments, and act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors. This role demands strong leadership, planning, and technical expertise, along with the ability to build strong working relationships and drive project delivery to the highest standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the project from pre-start to handover, ensuring key milestones and quality benchmarks are achieved.
• Oversee project planning, programming, health & safety, design coordination, procurement, construction logistics, and M&E integration.
• Schedule and monitor project progress using Asta Powerproject or MS Project.
• Identify risks early, implement mitigations, and maintain accurate programme updates and reports.
• Manage design deliverables, technical submissions, and approvals in line with the target programme.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and CDM 2015, including Gateway 2 & 3 requirements, Change Control, and Golden Thread documentation.
• Chair weekly site and quality meetings, ensuring all actions are captured and closed.
• Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture, conducting regular reviews and implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Lead and support your project team through effective communication, mentoring, and performance management.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Drive high standards of quality on site, ensuring inspection and test plans (ITPs) are followed and QA audits consistently exceed 95%.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of UK construction standards, Building Safety Act 2022, and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Proficient in project planning software (Asta Powerproject / MS Project) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Valid CSCS card preferred.

What JJ Rhatigan Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment

If you’re ready to take ownership of exciting, complex projects and drive them to successful delivery, we’d love to hear from you. JJ Rhatigan & Company is an equal opportunities employer.