Civils Foreperson

Farrans; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Farrans is seeking an experienced Civils Foreperson for a wastewater/utilities project in North Dublin. You will lead civils and utilities crews, coordinate subcontractors, and drive programme delivery while ensuring QA and safety standards are met.

Strong communication with engineers, site management and clients is essential to succeed. Ideally based along the Dublin corridor with extensive civils exposure, you will support temporary works, manage permits and interact with project teams to

Qualifications

• Experience supervising civils and utilities crews on major projects.
• Strong communication and coordination with engineers, site management and clients.
• Familiar with QA procedures and safety standards on complex sites.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of civils and utilities crews.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme targets.
• Drive productivity and programme delivery on site.
• Ensure QA procedures and safety standards are followed.
• Manage permits, inspections and daily records.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Project delivery

Safety awareness

Team supervision

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

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.

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

• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 228
• Job Category Civil Engineering
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 09:59 AM
• Locations Huntstown Way, Dublin, D15 F2CF, IE
• Job Schedule Full time

Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland