Foreman - Structures

VGC Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC Group in Dublin Airport is seeking an experienced Structures Foreman to supervise structural construction works on a live project. You will lead site crews on reinforced concrete, formwork and steel fixing.

Reporting to the Site Agent - Structures, you will plan daily activities, coordinate with engineers and subcontractors, oversee risk assessments and method statements, enforce safety and quality, and maintain accurate site records and handover documentation.

Qualifications

• Trade background with experience as a Structures Foreman or Chargehand.
• Proven experience delivering reinforced concrete and structural works.
• Experience supervising direct labour and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of structural methods, drawings and sequencing.
• Leadership and communication skills for safety-critical environments.
• Able to obtain airport security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate structural works, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Plan daily activities and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet programme targets.
• Coordinate with engineers, adjacent trades and logistics teams to maintain efficient site operations.
• Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks, ensuring crews understand risk assessments and method statements.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including airport access rules and permits.
• Check works against drawings, specifications and inspection and test plans.
• Support pre-pour checks, concrete inspections and defect resolution.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints and support recovery planning.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, progress reports and resource records.
• Assist with inspections, sign-off documentation and handover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Safety awareness

Site coordination

Problem solving

Tools

CSCS Supervisor

Safe Pass

Airport security clearance

Job description

Foreman - Structures

Location: Dublin Airport

We are recruiting an experienced Structures Foreman to supervise structural construction works on a live project at Dublin Airport.

Reporting to the Site Agent - Structures, you will lead site crews and subcontractors delivering reinforced concrete, formwork, steel fixing and concrete pours. You will ensure works are completed safely, to the required quality standards and in line with the programme, while managing the constraints of an operational airport.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate structural works, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Plan daily activities and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet programme targets.
• Coordinate with engineers, adjacent trades and logistics teams to maintain efficient site operations.
• Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks, ensuring crews understand and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including airport access rules, permits and airside procedures where applicable.
• Check works against drawings, specifications and inspection and test plans.
• Support pre-pour checks, concrete inspections and the timely resolution of defects.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints and support recovery planning where required.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, progress reports and resource records.
• Assist with inspections, sign-off documentation and handover activities.

About you

• A trade background with significant experience as a Structures Foreman or Chargehand.
• Proven experience delivering reinforced concrete and structural works.
• Experience supervising direct labour and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of structural construction methods, drawings and sequencing.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate crews in a safety-critical environment.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and productivity.
• A valid Safe Pass.
• CSCS Supervisor / Safety Supervisor qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.

Experience working in airports, aviation or other live, high-security environments would be advantageous, as would experience on large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects.