Our mission
We focus on fit — matching your experience and qualifications with employers who value what you bring to complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Building careers on solid foundations
We align exceptional civil and construction talent with roles that match skills, qualifications, and ambition — from metropolitan builds to remote mega-projects.
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About Direct Path Recruitment
Our mission is to ensure candidates secure positions that match their skills and career goals, and to help construction companies attract the best people for open or upcoming roles.
How we operate
Our work across projects of varying scale gives us insight into the specific skills, qualifications, and attributes needed to succeed. We delve deeper into role requirements throughout the recruitment process.
Our expertise
Founded by experienced project managers with civil engineering backgrounds and delivery experience on multi-billion dollar projects across Australia and Ireland, we offer a highly professional service.
Construction & civil focus
We understand what clients need and how to present your skills, experience, and qualifications against demanding role specifications.
Project delivery
Roles spanning site leadership, planning, and technical delivery on infrastructure and building programmes.
Engineering depth
Support for civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary teams where precision and compliance matter.
End-to-end partnership
From first conversation to offer, we keep communication clear, respectful, and focused on your goals.
Contact us
Ireland-based, working with clients and candidates internationally. Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (closed public holidays).
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Ireland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Site Engineer opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €50k–€65k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €90k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
Ireland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Senior Site Engineer opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €65k–€75k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €100k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Ireland) – Package Value Up to €115k+
Quantity SurveyingIreland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €75k–€85k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €115k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
Site Agent (Ireland) – Package Value Up to €120k+
Site ManagementIreland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Site Agent opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €80k–€90k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €120k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
Project Manager (Ireland) – Package Value Up to €140k+
Project ManagementIreland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Project Manager opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €90k–€105k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €140k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
Contracts Manager (Ireland) – Package Value Up to €185k+
Contracts ManagementIreland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Senior Contracts Manager opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €110k–€125k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €185k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
Louisiana, USA
Take absolute control of your international earning potential. This senior site leadership role features intensive cost-avoidance structures and direct cash injections, allowing you to match the bank balance of an elite executive position yielding a €295,000 – €345,000 Irish gross contract.
Total listing breakdown includes:
✓ Pro-Rata Overtime Pay: Paid hourly at your full pro-rata rate, typically adding an additional $33,000 – $42,000 gross per year
✓ $120 Daily Tax-Free Subsistence: Paid 7 days a week ($840/wk) with zero payroll deductions
✓ $650 Monthly Vehicle Allowance: Direct cash payment provided to support business transit and vehicle overheads
✓ Premium Healthcare Options: Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage activating next-month
✓ Generous 401k Retirement Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3%, plus 50% on the next 2%
✓ Structured Paid Time Off: 10 days vacation, 5 days sick leave, and 1 personal day from your first calendar year
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Premium corporate laptop, hardware, engineering software, and mobile phone supplied
Senior Project Engineer (Louisiana, USA) - Equivalent to €235k - €275k Irish Gross Salary
EngineeringLouisiana, USA
Stop leaving money on the table through local payroll tax traps. This infrastructure assignment is structured to drastically lower your out-of-pocket living expenses, matching the exact net take-home position and retirement capital of a €235,000 – €275,000 gross salary in Dublin.
Total listing breakdown includes:
✓ Pro-Rata Overtime Pay: Paid hourly at your full pro-rata rate, typically adding an additional $30,000 – $35,000 gross per year
✓ $120 Daily Tax-Free Subsistence: Paid 7 days a week ($840/wk) with zero payroll deductions
✓ Shared Work Vehicle Scheme: Full project pool fleet access avoiding annual transit overheads
✓ Premium Healthcare Options: Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage activating next-month
✓ Generous 401k Retirement Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3%, plus 50% on the next 2%
✓ Structured Paid Time Off: 10 days vacation, 5 days sick leave, and 1 personal day from your first calendar year
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Premium corporate laptop, hardware, engineering software, and mobile phone supplied
Louisiana, USA
Bypass the domestic tax squeeze entirely. This international assignment combines a competitive gross base salary with premium, tax-optimized perks, finishing in the exact same financial position as an elite €190,000 – €225,000 gross executive salary under the Irish PAYE system.Total listing breakdown includes:
✓ Pro-Rata Overtime Pay: Paid hourly at your full pro-rata rate, typically adding an additional $21,000 – $24,000 gross per year
✓ $120 Daily Tax-Free Subsistence: Paid 7 days a week ($840/wk) with zero payroll deductions
✓ Shared Work Vehicle Scheme: Full project pool fleet access avoiding annual transit overheads
✓ Premium Healthcare Options: Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage activating next-month
✓ Generous 401k Retirement Match: Dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3%, plus 50% on the next 2%
✓ Structured Paid Time Off: 10 days vacation, 5 days sick leave, and 1 personal day from your first calendar year
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Premium corporate laptop, hardware, engineering software, and mobile phone supplie
Site Manager (Data Centre Project) – Groningen, Netherlands
Site ManagementGroningen, Netherlands (FIFO from Ireland)
Flagship hyperscale data centre development combining a strong gross base salary with premium, tax-optimized perks.
Total package breakdown includes:
✓ Competitive Gross Base Salary: €80,000 – €100,000 (dependent on experience)
✓ Guaranteed Cash Uplifts: +20% Project Allowance & +10% Annual Retention Bonus
✓ €1,260 Monthly Tax-Free Cash: Subsistence allowance paid with zero payroll deductions
✓ Free Corporate Housing: 2-bedroom apartment shared with just 1 coworker
✓ Shared Work Vehicle & Fuel: Full project car fleet access with zero personal BIK tax costs
✓ 6.5% Company Pension: High-value contribution well above standard market offers
✓ 26 Days Paid Annual Leave: Generous holiday allowance exceeding the standard 20 days
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Laptop, hardware, software, and Mobile Phone supplied
✓ Flights Provided: All business-related FIFO flights paid and booked directly by the employer
Contracts Manager (Data Centre Project) – Groningen, Netherlands
Contracts ManagerGroningen, Netherlands (FIFO from Ireland)
Flagship hyperscale data centre development combining a strong gross base salary with premium, tax-optimized perks.
Total package breakdown includes:
✓ Competitive Gross Base Salary: €70,000 – €90,000 (dependent on experience)
✓ Guaranteed Cash Uplifts: +20% Project Allowance & +10% Annual Retention Bonus
✓ €1,260 Monthly Tax-Free Cash: Subsistence allowance paid with zero payroll deductions
✓ Free Corporate Housing: 2-bedroom apartment shared with just 1 coworker
✓ Shared Work Vehicle & Fuel: Full project car fleet access with zero personal BIK tax costs
✓ 6.5% Company Pension: High-value contribution well above standard market offers
✓ 26 Days Paid Annual Leave: Generous holiday allowance exceeding the standard 20 days
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Laptop, hardware, software, and Mobile Phone supplied
✓ Flights Provided: All business-related FIFO flights paid and booked directly by the employer
Site Engineer (Data Centre Project) – Groningen, Netherlands
Civil Site EngineerGroningen, Netherlands (FIFO from Ireland)
Flagship hyperscale data centre development combining a strong gross base salary with premium, tax-optimized perks.
Total package breakdown includes:
✓ Competitive Gross Base Salary: €45,000 – €65,000 (dependent on experience)
✓ Guaranteed Cash Uplifts: +20% Project Allowance & +10% Annual Retention Bonus
✓ €1,260 Monthly Tax-Free Cash: Subsistence allowance paid with zero payroll deductions
✓ Free Corporate Housing: 2-bedroom apartment shared with just 1 coworker
✓ Shared Work Vehicle & Fuel: Full project car fleet access with zero personal BIK tax costs
✓ 6.5% Company Pension: High-value contribution well above standard market offers
✓ 26 Days Paid Annual Leave: Generous holiday allowance exceeding the standard 20 days
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Laptop, hardware, software, and Mobile Phone supplied
✓ Flights Provided: All business-related FIFO flights paid and booked directly by the employer
Senior Planner (Data Centre Project) – Copenhagen, Denmark (FIFO)
Planning / Project ControlsCopenhagen, Denmark (FIFO from Ireland)
Flagship hyperscale data centre development combining a strong gross base salary with premium, tax-optimized perks.
Total package breakdown includes:
✓ Competitive Gross Base Salary: €70,000 – €90,000 (dependent on experience)
✓ Guaranteed Cash Uplifts: +20% Project Allowance & +10% Annual Retention Bonus
✓ €1,260 Monthly Tax-Free Cash: Subsistence allowance paid with zero payroll deductions
✓ Free Corporate Housing: 2-bedroom apartment shared with just 1 coworker
✓ Shared Work Vehicle & Fuel: Full project car fleet access with zero personal BIK tax costs
✓ 6.5% Company Pension: High-value contribution well above standard market offers
✓ 26 Days Paid Annual Leave: Generous holiday allowance exceeding the standard 20 days
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Laptop, hardware, software, and Mobile Phone supplied
✓ Flights Provided: All business-related FIFO flights paid and booked directly by the employer
Copenhagen, Denmark (FIFO from Ireland)
Flagship hyperscale data centre development combining a strong gross base salary with premium, tax-optimized perks.
Total package breakdown includes:
✓ Competitive Gross Base Salary: €60,000 – €80,000 (dependent on experience)
✓ Guaranteed Cash Uplifts: +20% Project Allowance & +10% Annual Retention Bonus
✓ €1,260 Monthly Tax-Free Cash: Subsistence allowance paid with zero payroll deductions
✓ Free Corporate Housing: 2-bedroom apartment shared with just 1 coworker
✓ Shared Work Vehicle & Fuel: Full project car fleet access with zero personal BIK tax costs
✓ 6.5% Company Pension: High-value contribution well above standard market offers
✓ 26 Days Paid Annual Leave: Generous holiday allowance exceeding the standard 20 days
✓ Workplace Tech Pack: Laptop, hardware, software, and Mobile Phone supplied
✓ Flights Provided: All business-related FIFO flights paid and booked directly by the employer
Cork
Experience in deep drainage installation and pump station construction is desirable but not essential.
Benefits include:
✔ Company mobile phone & laptop
✔ Company vehicle with fuel card
✔ Competitive pension contributions
✔ Opportunity to join a highly respected Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure projects.
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Contracts Manager (Ireland) – Package Value Up to €185k+
Contracts ManagementIreland – Leinster, Connacht & Munster
Senior Contracts Manager opportunity with a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects nationwide. €110k–€125k gross base DOE, with an estimated total package value of up to €185k+ when performance-related bonus potential, 6% employer pension contribution and the estimated value of the company vehicle, fuel card and tolls are considered.
CONTRACTS MANAGER – IRELAND
€110,000 – €125,000 GROSS BASE DOE
ESTIMATED TOTAL PACKAGE VALUE UP TO €185,000+
DirectPath Recruitment is seeking experienced Contracts Managers for a leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor delivering major Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater projects across Leinster, Connacht and Munster.
These are senior management positions offering a highly competitive gross base salary together with a substantial benefits package designed to significantly increase the real overall value of the role.
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
✓ Gross Base Salary: €110,000 – €125,000 DOE
✓ Performance-Related Annual Bonus:
Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus linked to individual performance, quarterly objectives, project profitability, team performance and overall company performance.
✓ Company Vehicle, Fuel Card & Toll Tag:
Company vehicle provided together with employer-funded fuel and tolls, significantly reducing the personal cost of running a vehicle throughout the year.
✓ 6% Employer Pension Contribution:
The company will match employee pension contributions up to 6% of salary.
✓ Health Insurance:
Employer-provided health insurance included as part of the overall package.
✓ Life Assurance & Income Protection:
Additional financial protection benefits provided by the employer.
✓ 23 Days Annual Leave
✓ Chartership Support & Education Assistance:
Support available for professional development, further education and progression towards professional qualifications.
✓ Quarterly Performance Reviews:
Structured quarterly performance reviews together with annual performance and salary reviews.
✓ Workplace Technology:
Laptop, hardware, software and mobile phone supplied.
ESTIMATED PACKAGE VALUE
At the upper end of the salary range, the combination of gross base salary, potential performance-related bonus, employer pension contribution and the estimated gross income replacement value of the company-funded vehicle, fuel and tolls can produce an overall package value of approximately €185,000+ per annum.
The package value is intended to illustrate the potential overall financial value of the employment package rather than represent a guaranteed gross salary. Base salary is dependent on experience. Performance bonuses are discretionary and subject to individual, project and company performance. The actual personal value of employer-provided benefits will vary depending on individual circumstances and usage.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Contracts Manager will take senior responsibility for the successful delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, overseeing project teams, commercial and operational performance, programme delivery, quality and client relationships.
You will work across a portfolio of large-scale Energy, Transport, Water and Wastewater developments and play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the overall delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Manage Project Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and wider project teams.
• Oversee programme, cost, quality, safety and commercial performance across assigned projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against agreed objectives, budgets and programme milestones.
• Support procurement, subcontractor management and commercial decision-making.
• Identify and manage project risks while driving effective solutions and programme recovery where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with company health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Provide senior-level reporting on project progress, financial performance and key risks.
• Support the development and performance of project management teams.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a people-focused, leading Irish Civil Engineering Contractor with a strong pipeline of major infrastructure work across Ireland.
The combination of a €110,000 – €125,000 gross base salary DOE, performance-related bonus potential, company vehicle with fuel and tolls, 6% employer pension contribution, health insurance and additional protection benefits makes this one of the strongest senior civil engineering packages currently available in the Irish market.
Apply today:
info@directpathrecruitment.com
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