Civils Foreperson

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policies

Job summary

Farrans (Construction) Limited is seeking an experienced Civils Foreperson for a wastewater/utilities project in North Dublin. In this role, you will supervise civils and utilities crews, coordinating with subcontractors while ensuring compliance with safety and QA standards.

The ideal candidate will have 8-15+ years of experience, particularly with wastewater utility projects, and will demonstrate strong communication and coordination skills. Flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years’ civils experience, particularly in wastewater/utilities.
• Experience with PE and ductile iron pipelaying along live/public roads.
• Demonstrated competency in QA procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civils and utilities crews on a daily basis.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers effectively.
• Ensure compliance with QA procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coordination skills

Comfortable working in a team

Tools

Permit systems and safety documentation

QA documentation and inspections

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

Qualifications

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
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Comfortable working within a larger project delivery team

Technical Experience Required

Candidates should demonstrate solid experience in:

• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 228
• Job Category Civil Engineering
• Posting Date 05/15/2026, 02:58 PM
• Locations Huntstown Way, Dublin, D15 F2CF, IE
• Job Schedule Full time

Employment Information

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential. Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly. We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration. We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.