Facade Supervisor: Lead Bricklaying & Masonry Team

Elk Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a driven Façade Supervisor to join our client’s Cork-based team. The role focuses on leading bricklaying crews on residential, commercial, industrial or large-scale construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive brickwork and masonry knowledge, strong leadership and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications. A full driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Bricklaying Foreman or similar supervisory role on large construction projects.
• Extensive brickwork, blockwork and masonry construction knowledge.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical details.
• Experience managing site labour, subcontractors and materials to meet targets.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate bricklaying operatives and subcontractors on site.
• Plan daily/weekly activities and allocate labour and materials.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure masonry delivery.
• Monitor workmanship and conduct quality inspections.
• Coordinate material deliveries and site resources.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, QS and other supervisors.
• Address technical, logistical and labour challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and risk assessments.
• Provide progress updates and highlight delays.
• Maintain site records and progress reports.
• Support training and development of operatives.
• Assist with project handovers and snag lists.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Masonry construction

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Bricklaying or Masonry construction trade qualification

SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent site supervisory qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Digital site reporting systems

Project management systems

Job description

Elk Recruitment is seeking a driven Façade Supervisor to join our client’s Cork-based team. The role focuses on leading bricklaying crews on residential, commercial, industrial or large-scale construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive brickwork and masonry knowledge, strong leadership and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications. A full driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations are essential.