Foreman

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Navan; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

10 bank holidays

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Navan seeks a Site Foreman to lead on-site construction activities across multiple projects. You will manage day-to-day operations, drive safety culture and collaborate with subcontractors to deliver quality work on time.

You will monitor programmes and budgets, implement RAMS, and ensure compliance with HSQE standards while maintaining a positive client experience and a proactive, hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the industry.
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass required.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety standards and ability to uphold safety ethos.
• 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 successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site teams to deliver multiple projects.
• Enforce HSQE policies and safety standards on-site.
• Be familiar with site programmes and budgets and manage day-to-day operations.
• Provide coverage for the project manager when required.
• Develop RAMS and complete safety paperwork including statutory inspections.
• Understand project design, specifications and client requirements.
• Drive and maintain standards for all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Identify and rectify defects promptly to avoid rework.
• Participate in site safety inspections and close out items identified.
• Ensure a positive client experience founded on collaboration and respect.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Driving Licence

Job description

Location: On site / Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Built Environment | Construction Operations
Salary: Negotiable salary

Role: Foreman.

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‑day operation of 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

• 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.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 23 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary.