Construction Site Supervisor

Ward Personnel; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Mentorship

International opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Ward Personnel is seeking a Site Supervisor / Working Foreperson for Cork, Ireland, to lead on multi-sector construction projects including data centre, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. The role blends hands-on carpentry with site leadership and ensures delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality and safety standards.

You will supervise day-to-day site activities while occasionally performing practical construction tasks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on carpentry, fit-out, and general construction work as required.
• Proven experience supervising sites while delivering hands-on tasks.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day site activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site resources.
• Monitor health and safety compliance across site activities.
• Support project scheduling, reporting, and resource planning.
• Attend site meetings, planning sessions, and risk reviews.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site organisation.

Skills

Carpentry background

Site supervision experience

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership & communication

Hands-on project delivery

Willingness to travel

Construction software knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Site Supervisor / Working Foreperson Cork | Multi-Sector Projects | Competitive Salary & Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Supervisor / Working Foreperson to join a growing construction team delivering projects across the Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, and Food sectors. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on construction professional who enjoys leading site activities while remaining actively involved in project delivery.

The Role

This is not a desk-based management position. The successful candidate will supervise and coordinate site works while also working alongside the site team when required. As some projects operate with lean site teams, the role requires someone who is equally comfortable managing site operations and undertaking practical carpentry and fit-out work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day site activities.
• Carry out hands-on carpentry, fit-out, and general construction works where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site resources.
• Monitor health and safety compliance across all site activities.
• Support project scheduling, reporting, and resource planning.
• Assist with budget monitoring and commercial controls.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to site meetings, planning sessions, and risk reviews.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site organisation.
• Support the movement, handling, and installation of materials and equipment as required.

What We're Looking For

• Proven carpentry background and practical site experience.
• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor or a Working Foreperson.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance site supervision with hands-on project delivery.
• Flexible approach and willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Experience with construction management software is advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and financial rewards.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, and Food sectors.
• Career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• International opportunities in locations including Italy, Poland, and the UK.
• Regular social events and team-building activities.
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects.