Civils Foreperson

Farrans Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policies

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking an experienced Civils Foreperson for a wastewater/utilities project in North Dublin. The role requires overseeing daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have 8–15 years of civils experience, preferably in wastewater/utility projects, along with strong management skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes work-life balance, making a positive impact on the communities they serve.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years’ civils experience.
• Strong background in wastewater/utilities schemes, ideally Uisce Éireann projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple subcontractor crews.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of civils and utilities crews.
• Coordination of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Driving productivity and programme delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with QA procedures and safety standards.
• Managing permits, inspections, and daily records.

Job description

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Civils Foreperson for a wastewater/utilities project in North Dublin.

As one of our General Foreperson, you’ll deliver multi-discipled work aligned with Farrans strategies in logistics, production, design, assembly, SHEQ, reporting and digital creation.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of civils and utilities crews
• Coordination of subcontractors and suppliers
• Driving productivity and programme delivery
• Ensuring compliance with QA procedures and safety standards
• Managing permits, inspections, and daily records
• Liaising with engineers, site management, and client representatives
• Supporting temporary works implementation and safe systems of work

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Ideally based along the Newry–Dublin corridor
• Strong background in wastewater / utilities schemes, ideally Uisce Éireann projects
• 8–15+ years’ civils experience
• Proven experience managing multiple subcontractor crews
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Comfortable working within a larger project delivery team

Technical Experience Required

• PE pipelaying along live/public roads with TM
• Chamber construction along live/public roads with TM
• Ductile iron pipelaying within live WWTP sites
• HDD along minor roads with TM
• Utilities coordination and reinstatement
• TM interface on road-based works
• Reinforced concrete works within WWTP sites
• Temporary works associated with utilities and wastewater projects
• Permit systems and safety documentation
• QA documentation and inspections

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We value enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential, including career development opportunities, advanced education and leadership programmes, flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and invest significantly in the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.