Construction Foreman

CareerWise Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment seeks a Construction Foreman to oversee on-site delivery across Leinster. You will supervise labour, subcontractors, suppliers and plant, and plan daily activities to achieve milestones and client deadlines.

You will read and interpret drawings and schedules, ensure quality standards, and maintain HSQE records while promoting safety. Strong leadership and communication are essential to coordinate teams and build client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in construction supervisory roles.
• Proven ability to manage sites, subcontractors and direct labour.
• Strong reading of construction drawings and specs.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of construction sites across Leinster.
• Lead and coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers and plant.
• Plan daily/weekly activities to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Maintain HSQE records and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Site coordination

Health & safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

THE ROLE

Oversee the day-to-day delivery of construction sites across the Leinster region. Supervise construction sites and smaller projects, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards. Lead and coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers and plant on site. Plan daily and weekly site activities to achieve project milestones and client deadlines. Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and work schedules to ensure works are carried out correctly. Maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and workmanship across all site activities. Monitor labour resources, site materials, deliveries and plant to ensure efficient project delivery. Complete and maintain site records, including daily reports, HSQE documentation, timesheets and material records. Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders. Promote and enforce full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards. Identify and resolve site issues proactively while supporting the continued growth and reputation of the company.

REQUIREMENTS

5-7 years experience as a Construction Foreman, Site Supervisor or Site Manager within the construction industry. Proven experience managing construction sites, subcontractors and direct labour. Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and programme delivery. Up to date health and safety training, including Safe Pass and Manual Handling. Additional qualifications are desirable. Excellent leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation. Confident using email and digital communication platforms to communicate with clients, suppliers and project teams.