Construction - Foreman

Glanua; Navan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking a Site Foreman in Ireland to lead on-site teams across one or more projects. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency while coordinating with the project manager and subcontractors.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a practical understanding of RAMS, budgets, and schedules. Experience in construction and a valid Safe Pass is preferred; full driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass required.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to lead, problem-solve, and work autonomously.
• Team player with delivery focus.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to deliver multiple projects.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and sustainability standards on site.
• Understand RAMS, safety inspections, and statutory requirements.
• Manage day-to-day site operations in the absence of the project manager.
• Monitor programme and budgets and communicate overruns.
• Drive standards for on-site personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure work completed to high standards with minimal rework.
• Participate in site safety inspections and close out items.
• Foster collaboration and respect with client representatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Safe Pass

Driving licence

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties and responsibilities of the Site Foreman are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE managements system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements.
• Be available and willing to provide coverage should the project manager be absent for any reason, assuming the role of managing the day-to-day operationof the site.
• Need to be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns will have on the project.
• Have an input in the development of RAMS, completion of safety paperwork including statutory and company safety inspections.
• Understand the requirements in relation to the project design, specifications and client requirements.
• Drive and maintain standards for all site personnel, both direct staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, efficiently and avoid reworks and identify and rectify any defects in a timely manner.
• Participate in site safety inspections, performed by both internal and external parties. Provide input in the closing out of any items identified.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration, co-operation and respect.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Site Foreman are outlined as follows:

• Experience in a similar role within the industry
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass required
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety standards - ability to embrace the safety ethos of the organisation
• Ability to work on your own initiative, strong leadership and problem solving qualities
• Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
• Full Driving Licence.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Engineering
• Competency Skills: Management, Teamwork
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling
• Specialising In: safe pass
• Driving Licence: Full B