Civil Supervisor

Lumen Search; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Search is seeking an experienced Civils Foreman to lead on-site civil engineering and earthworks activities. The role focuses on supervising crews, coordinating plant and subcontractors, and ensuring works meet drawings, specifications and programme deadlines.

The successful candidate will have strong background in earthworks, drainage, and general civil works, with a proactive approach to safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Previous Civils Foreman experience on earthworks or infrastructure.
• Strong health and safety knowledge on construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate civil engineering and earthworks activities on site.
• Manage site crews, machine operators and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee bulk excavation, cut and fill, site clearance and groundworks.
• Coordinate drainage, utilities and associated civil works.
• Ensure works are completed in line with drawings, specs and programme requirements.
• Plan daily activities and allocate labour, plant and resources effectively.
• Coordinate plant movements and ensure machinery is utilized efficiently.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and report issues.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout the project.
• Carry out daily site briefings and toolbox talks as required.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety procedures.
• Identify site issues early to resolve with management.
• Maintain communication with clients, main contractors, and site personnel.
• Assist with ordering materials and coordinating deliveries.
• Keep accurate records of labour, plant and works completed.

Skills

Site supervision

Earthworks

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

An established and growing earthworks, civil engineering, plant hire and bulk haulage contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Civils Foreman to join its operational team.

This is a hands-on site-based position suited to somebody with a strong background in earthworks, groundworks, drainage and general civil engineering works.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager and senior management team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard. You will be responsible for coordinating site crews, plant and subcontractors while maintaining strong productivity across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate civil engineering and earthworks activities on site.
• Manage site crews, machine operators and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee bulk excavation, cut and fill, site clearance and groundworks.
• Coordinate drainage, ducting, utilities and associated civil works.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Plan daily activities and allocate labour, plant and resources effectively.
• Coordinate plant movements and ensure machinery is being utilised efficiently.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and communicate any issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship are maintained throughout the project.
• Carry out daily site briefings and toolbox talks where required.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with company health and safety procedures.
• Identify potential site issues early and work with management to resolve them.
• Maintain good communication with clients, main contractors, engineers and other site personnel.
• Assist with ordering materials and coordinating deliveries where required.
• Maintain accurate records of labour, plant and works completed.
• Support engineers with setting out and ensure works are completed to the correct levels and specifications.

Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Civils Foreman, Groundworks Foreman or Earthworks Foreman.
• Strong experience within civil engineering, earthworks, groundworks or infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of excavation, drainage, utilities, roadworks and general site development works.
• Strong understanding of plant and machinery used within earthworks and civil engineering.
• Proven ability to manage site crews and coordinate subcontractors.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements on construction sites.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working within a fast-moving contractor environment.
• Ability to take ownership of site activities and drive productivity.