Construction Supervisor

CareerWise Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Construction Foreman to oversee day-to-day delivery of projects across Leinster for a leading consultancy in Dublin. You will supervise sites, coordinate labour and subcontractors, and ensure safety, time, and quality on all works.

Ideal candidates have 5-7 years in construction leadership, strong planning skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with effective communication across teams and clients.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in Construction Foreman or similar role.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, sequencing and programme delivery.
• Up-to-date health and safety training (Safe Pass, Manual Handling).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of construction sites across Leinster.
• Supervise works to ensure safety, time and quality standards.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers and plant on site.
• Plan daily/weekly site activities to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs and schedules to ensure works are correct.
• Maintain HSQE documentation and daily site records.
• Build positive relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Team coordination

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

onstruction Foreman is required for a Leading Consultancy Company based in Dublin. Do you want to join one of Ireland's growing critical infrastructure companies delivering projects across healthcare, utilities and construction? Do you want to work on a diverse range of projects that make a real impact on essential public infrastructure?

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.