Electrical Foreman

Dornan; Athlone; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Dornan Engineering Group in Athlone is seeking an Electrical Foreman to lead electrical crews on our pharmaceutical project. You will coordinate cabling, containment, terminations and panels, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule and to GMP standards.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised electrical trade qualification, 3+ years supervising industrial or pharma installations, and proven leadership, drawing on strong reading of drawings, P&IDs, and technical docs to deliver

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical trade qualification (e.g., QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate) with a minimum of 3+ years' experience supervising electrical installation on large industrial or pharma projects.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ATEX, LOTO, and pharma compliance requirements, with proven experience delivering work in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop sheets, and technical documentation, ensuring accurate and compliant install.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, capable of directing crews, coordinating subcontractors, and resolving on-site technical issues effectively.
• Up‑to‑date safety certifications (Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, plus supervisor-level safety training) and a strong track record in driving a positive safety culture.
• Experience working on Industrial & Commercial or Pharmaceutical projects
• 2+ years post qualification experience
• Permanent position based in Athlone - the role is based in Athlone on a permanent basis

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical crews to ensure installation works (cabling, containment, terminations, panels, ATEX, etc.) are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Review drawings, method statements, and permits, providing guidance to the team and highlighting clashes or design issues to engineers and supervisors.
• Manage materials and equipment, ensuring timely ordering, tracking deliveries, and controlling use on-site to avoid delays.
• Monitor quality and compliance, carrying out inspections, ensuring adherence to GMP, pharma standards, and Dornan QA/QC procedures.
• Drive safety performance, conducting toolbox talks, enforcing LOTO and SOPs, and ensuring all works meet site safety regulations and client requirements.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Leadership

Reading drawings

Pharma compliance

Safety leadership

Education

Electrical trade qualification (QQI Level 6)

Job description

Electrical Foreman - Athlone

Dornan Engineering Group is a leading international engineering contractor delivering high-value projects across Europe, UK & Ireland. Based in Athlone, Co.Westmeath, this is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Dornan team as an Electrical Foreman, supporting the delivery of our Pharmaceutical project. Due to the continuous growth with Dornan Engineering, we are currently looking looking to recruit experienced Electrical Foreman to join the company on exciting projects. You will join Dornan's hard working and ambitious project teams and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and coordinate electrical crews to ensure installation works (cabling, containment, terminations, panels, ATEX, etc.) are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Review drawings, method statements, and permits, providing guidance to the team and highlighting clashes or design issues to engineers and supervisors.
• Manage materials and equipment, ensuring timely ordering, tracking deliveries, and controlling use on-site to avoid delays.
• Monitor quality and compliance, carrying out inspections, ensuring adherence to GMP, pharma standards, and Dornan QA/QC procedures.
• Drive safety performance, conducting toolbox talks, enforcing LOTO and SOPs, and ensuring all works meet site safety regulations and client requirements.

About you:

• Recognised electrical trade qualification (e.g., QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate) with a minimum of 3+ years' experience supervising electrical installation on large industrial or pharma projects.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ATEX, LOTO, and pharma compliance requirements, with proven experience delivering work in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop sheets, and technical documentation, ensuring accurate and compliant install.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, capable of directing crews, coordinating subcontractors, and resolving on-site technical issues effectively.
• Up‑to‑date safety certifications (Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, plus supervisor-level safety training) and a strong track record in driving a positive safety culture.
• Experience working on Industrial & Commercial or Pharmaceutical projects
• 2+ years post qualification experience
• Permanent position based in Athlone
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• Safe pass and Manual Handling

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