Carpentry Foreman – Residential Renovation Lead (Dublin)

Sherlock Recruitment Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherlock Recruitment is seeking 1 experienced Working Foreman with a strong Carpentry background for a residential renovation and extension project in Dublin. The role starts 1st November 2026 and runs for 4 months, with hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

On-site parking and an induction are available to support efficient site operations. The candidate will manage day-to-day on-site activities, supervise trades, read drawings, coordinate multiple trades, and ensure health and safety procedures are

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry background.
• Previous Working Foreman / Site Foreman experience.
• Safe Pass.
• Manual Handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the residential renovation and extension project.
• Supervise trades and subcontractors.
• Coordinate plumbing, electrical, demolition, carpentry, plastering, roofing and other trades.
• Organise the sequence of works and coordinate deliveries.
• Read drawings and work to project specifications.
• Check the quality and standard of subcontractor work.
• Liaise with the client, architect, engineers and subcontractors.
• Identify and resolve issues on site.
• Monitor progress, materials, labour and subcontractor attendance.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Oversee snagging and completion of outstanding works.
• Take the project through to final completion and handover.

Skills

Carpentry

Foreman experience

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Job description

Sherlock Recruitment is seeking 1 experienced Working Foreman with a strong Carpentry background for a residential renovation and extension project in Dublin. The role starts 1st November 2026 and runs for 4 months, with hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

On-site parking and an induction are available to support efficient site operations. The candidate will manage day-to-day on-site activities, supervise trades, read drawings, coordinate multiple trades, and ensure health and safety procedures are