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At OCC, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can build rewarding careers while delivering largescale projects that make a real impact. Our Culture is shaped by our strong values – People, Safety, Quality, Innovation, Accountability, Sustainability and these values guide how we work, collaborate and grow as a team.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in training, development and career progression, while fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and continually improve. Health and safety sits at the heart of everything we do, ensuring everyone goes home safe, every day.

We recognise the importance of work–life balance and employee wellbeing. We promote a positive and respectful workplace that supports both professional excellence and personal fulfilment, allowing our teams to perform at their best on and off site.

If you’re looking to join a company that values collaboration, innovation and long-term career development, we’d like to hear from you. To apply for a current vacancy, please submit your CV using the link below. If there are no suitable roles available at present, you are welcome to submit your CV for consideration for future opportunities.

Current Open Positions at OCC

Senior Quantity Surveyor (West)

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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Galway)

OCC Construction, a well-established main contractor based in Galway, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the delivery of residential and commercial projects across the West of Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Irish contractor delivering high quality local projects. If you are looking for a Senior QS role with excellent career development, this could be the right role for you.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary – depending on experience
Local Projects with work based primarily in the West of Ireland, reducing travel time.
Career Development – Funded CPD, training programmes, and clear career progression paths.
Attractive Benefits – Cash health plans, pension contributions, and wellness initiatives.
Inclusive Culture – Friendly, supportive team with a strong community focus and CSR involvement.
Project Variety – Work on residential developments, commercial builds, and innovative new projects.

Role Responsibilities

Lead cost control, commercial reporting, and financial oversight across multiple projects
Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors.
Prepare and manage contract documentation (PWC, RIAI), subcontractor packages, and payment certs
Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor tenders, variations, and claims.
Lead procurement strategy, including negotiation of supplier terms and timely ordering.
Conduct site valuations and ensure commercial compliance with ISO and IMS standards.
Provide monthly cost reporting and support commercial scorecard submissions.
Collaborate with site teams to align budgets with project milestones and delivery schedules.
Play a key role in the commercial leadership team, contributing to strategic project decisions and mentoring junior surveyors

Key Requirements

Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in main contracting.
Proven expertise in commercial management, contract administration (PWC, RIAI), and cost control.
Strong knowledge of subcontractor account management and procurement processes.
In-depth understanding of Irish construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
Proficient in Excel; experience with Cubit, Procore, and Asta is an advantage.
Excellent negotiation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV directly at info@occo.ie or email it to Louise O’Sullivan at louise.osullivan@occo.ie

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Project Quantity Surveyor (West)

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Project Quantity Surveyor (Galway)

OCC Construction, a well-established main contractor based in Galway, is currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of residential and commercial projects across the West of Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Irish contractor delivering high quality local projects without the long commute. If you are looking for a QS role with excellent career development, this could be the right role for you.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary – depending on experience
Local Projects work primarily in the West of Ireland reducing travel time.
Career Development – Funded CPD, training programmes, and clear career progression paths.
Attractive Benefits – Cash health plans, pension contributions, and wellness initiatives.
Inclusive Culture – Friendly, supportive team with a strong community focus and CSR involvement.
Project Variety – Work on residential developments, commercial builds, and innovative new projects.

Role Responsibilities

Manage budgets, cost tracking and commercial reporting.
Administer construction contracts (PWC, RIAI) and prepare payment certs and final accounts
Monitor project cash flow, report on cost/value reconciliations, and flag commercial risks
Procure subcontractor packages and support supply chain coordination
Evaluate, negotiate, and process subcontractor variations and claims
Attend site meetings and oversee subcontractor performance and compliance
Maintain all commercial and contractual documentation for audit and scorecard reporting

Key Requirements

Degree qualified Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years’ experience post graduation (ideally main contracting)
Strong experience with PWC and RIAI contracts.
Solid knowledge of subcontractor account management and commercial control
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in excel, Cubit experience is an advantage.
Strong understanding of Irish construction regulations and industry best practice.

Salary

€40,000 – €50,000 DOE

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV directly at info@occo.ie or email it to Louise O’Sullivan at louise.osullivan@occo.ie

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Site Manager (West & Midlands)

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Site Manager (Galway & Athlone)

OCC Construction, a well established main contractor based in Galway, is currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead residential and commercial projects in the Mid West area.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Irish Contractor delivering high quality local projects without the long commute. If you are looking for a secure long term role with excellent career development, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary.
Local projects – work primarily in the West of Ireland / Midlands region, reducing travel time.
Full-time, permanent role with career development opportunities.
Funded CPD, training programmes, and structured career progression.
Health cash plans, pension contributions, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
Supportive and inclusive company culture.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead daily site operations, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Manage subcontractors, tradespeople, and suppliers on-site.
Ensure compliance with Irish building regulations and Health & Safety standards.
Monitor project progress and report regularly to senior management.
Coordinate site meetings with clients, engineers, and design teams.
Oversee quality control and maintain company standards on site.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as a Site Manager, Site Foreman, or Construction Supervisor, ideally with a main contractor
Strong understanding of Irish building regulations, BCAR and modern construction methods.
Comfortable using IT Tools and construction management platforms.
Ability to manage subcontractor packages effectively.
Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV directly at info@occo.ie or email it to Louise O’Sullivan at louise.osullivan@occo.ie

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Senior Site Engineer (West)

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Senior Site Engineer (Tuam)

OCC Construction are currently seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join our expanding team.
This is a key role for someone who thrives on precision, takes initiative, and has a sharp eye for detail. You will play a hands-on role in site activities and programme delivery with the support of a company that values quality, people, and drive.

At OCC, we lead the way in modern construction by embracing advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and lean methods. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture where people are empowered to deliver excellence, right first time.

What we offer:

Career Growth: Develop your career with a rapidly expanding company that prioritises your professional development through funded CPD opportunities, training programs, and career advancement initiatives.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your contributions and offers a competitive benefits package, including cash health plans, pension contributions, and a workplace culture focused on your well-being.
Innovation: Work with a forward-thinking company that embraces the latest technologies, lean methodologies, and sustainable construction practices.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead engineering activities on site, coordinating with the project team to ensure timely delivery of technical information and smooth execution of works.
Oversee site engineering activities to ensure alignment with drawings, specifications, programme and quality standards.
Record site activities and relevant project information in Procore (training will be provided).
Mentor and support junior engineers and site staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and promoting continuous learning.
Ensure all works are carried out in line with ISO procedures, project-specific quality plans and Health & Safety requirements.
Supervising subcontractors and checking quality of works.
Conduct document reviews, scheduling and attending site meetings to ensure overall compliance with the building schedule.
Manage project close out, including securing warranties, guarantees and acceptance of work.

Qualifications, skills & experience

5+ years in a similar role.
Engineering Degree required.
Knowledge of construction techniques and be competent in all aspects of setting out, surveying, and temporary works.
A good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within Irish construction sites.
Strong Management Skills.
Full Irish Driving licence.
Proficiency in MS Office, CAD and document control systems
Full clean Irish Driving licence required.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV directly at info@occo.ie or email it to Louise O’Sullivan at louise.osullivan@occo.ie

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Marketing & Office Coordinator

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Marketing & Office Coordinator

Due to our continued growth, OCC is seeking a Marketing & Office Coordinator to join our team in Galway.

The successful candidate will help to support and drive the delivery of OCC’s marketing activity while also providing practical administrative assistance to Senior Management, HR and other key functions.

The role combines marketing and communications with general office administration and would suit someone who is organised, proactive and confident with IT.

We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, can manage detail and deadlines, and has the creativity and initiative to help us promote our people, projects and achievements as we continue to grow.

What we offer:

Permanent office-based position at our Galway Head Office.
A varied role with exposure across different areas of the business.
The opportunity to play an active role in developing and driving how OCC markets and promotes our company.
Work closely with Senior Management and teams across the organisation.
Opportunity to develop your skills across marketing, communications, reporting and business support.
Professional development and further training.
A collaborative working environment within a growing company.

Role Responsibilities:

Coordinate OCC’s marketing and communications activity working with the internal marketing team and external providers as required.
Plan, create and schedule content for social media, website updates, recruitment campaigns, project milestones, company news and employee features.
Maintain a marketing calendar and help ensure planned activity, campaigns and key dates are followed through.
Assist with awards, sponsorships, industry events and other opportunities to raise OCC’s profile.
Proactively gather content from project teams and across the business to promote OCC’s projects, people, achievements and company activity.
Support the preparation of brochures, presentations, advertisements, award submissions and other branded materials.
Provide administrative support to HR, Senior Management and other departments, including reports, presentations, meeting documentation and correspondence.
Maintain accurate trackers, records and shared documentation and support the ongoing improvement of administrative and reporting processes.
Assist with company events, training, internal communications, recruitment activity and other business initiatives as required.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related discipline.
Previous experience in a marketing, communications or business support role preferred.
Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, with confidence learning and using new systems.
Experience using social media, Canva or other digital marketing tools.
Strong written communication and attention to detail.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and follow tasks through to completion.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV directly at info@occo.ie or email it to Louise O’Sullivan at louise.osullivan@occo.ie

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Junior Estimator (Galway)

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Junior Estimator (Galway)

OCC Construction is an award-winning main contractor delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across the West of Ireland. OCC has a strong reputation for delivering quality work with excellent standards in safety, innovation and continuous improvement. As a growing, progressive and forward-thinking organisation, OCC embraces modern methods of construction, Lean practices, and digital systems
to support project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Estimator who is looking to build their commercial career within a main contracting environment. Working as part of the Commercial team, you will support the preparation of project estimates, tenders, subcontractor enquiries and cost analysis, while developing a strong understanding of construction methods, pricing and procurement.

The role offers strong exposure to live tendering activity, supplier and subcontractor engagement, site visits and project teams, with ongoing training and mentoring to support your development.

What we offer:

Competitive salary
Local projects – work primarily in the West of Ireland
Full-time, permanent role with strong career development opportunities
Funded CPD, training programmes and structured career progression
Ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced Commercial team
Involvement in high-profile, award-winning projects
Regular company events and team-building initiatives

Role Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of accurate and competitive project estimates and tender submissions.
Review tender documentation including drawings, specifications and BOQ’s.
Assist with analysing material, labour and subcontractor costs to build structured cost estimates.
Issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries and follow up to ensure quotations are received within tender deadlines.
Analyse and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations and assist in identifying the most appropriate commercial options.
Support the preparation of cost breakdowns and ensure pricing information is clearly recorded and maintained.
Assist in identifying commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering options during the tender process.
Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings alongside Senior Estimators and members of the project team.
Participate in site visits to develop practical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, buildability and associated costs.
Assist with post-tender reviews and lessons learned to support continuous improvement in estimating accuracy.
Maintain tender and estimating documentation in line with OCC procedures and quality standards.
Develop proficiency in estimating software including Buildsoft, Cubit and Microsoft Excel, with training and support provided.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Relevant third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or a related discipline
Previous experience in estimating, quantity surveying or a construction commercial environment would be an advantage, but graduates with the right aptitude will also be considered
Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret drawings and construction documentation
Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams
A genuine interest in developing a career in construction estimating
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage competing deadlines
Experience with estimating software such as Buildsoft or Cubit would be an advantage but is not essential

To apply, please submit your CV directly at info@occo.ie or email it to Louise O’Sullivan at louise.osullivan@occo.ie

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At OCC Construction, you will be part of a growing company that is leading the way in modern construction methods using new technologies, sustainable materials and innovative building methods. We believe in creating an inspiring workplace for our staff to thrive while delivering technical excellence to our clients.

Our company has ISO accreditation across three disciplines, 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems and 45001: 2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and you will receive training on working within these systems.

You will also receive coaching and mentoring from our team who will provide you with great learning opportunities and excellent career opportunities for those who excel in the role.

Responsibilities of roles include;

Establish and maintain procedures with design team, client and subcontractors for information flow, approvals, meetings and reporting.
Reporting to management team on the programme schedule and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and building standards.
Liaising with clients, subcontractors, quantity surveyors and other project stakeholders.
Conduct document reviews, scheduling and attending site meetings to ensure overall compliance with building schedule.
Providing support to management.
Ensuring compliance with agreed construction methods particularly those relating to Quality Assurance and Health & Safety.
Prepares and submits reports and other paperwork in a timely manner.
Engaging with your mentor, developing your skills and having a one to one meeting at a weekly review.
Positively liaising with your mentor on your continuous professional development.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to learn more about working at OCC and you are interested in working with our passionate team!

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