General Foreman, Cork

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced General Foreman to join our Cork area construction team. You will oversee concrete work on site, ensure safety compliance and deliver projects to the highest standards. The role reports to the Site Manager and involves coordinating with subcontractors and site personnel.

Key requirements include strong leadership, teamwork, and excellent communication, with a proven track record in similar construction roles and delivering on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in similar construction roles.
• Experience managing teams and large volumes of contractors.
• Ability to meet tight timeframes and deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Health & Safety to ensure a safe, compliant site.
• Plan, coordinate and report on subcontractor performance.
• Monitor the project schedule and provide updates.
• Provide clear direction and motivate colleagues.
• Collaborate with the wider project team on site.
• Oversee general concrete work activities on site.
• Ensure projects are delivered to high standards.

Skills

Construction experience

Team leadership

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Specification - General Foreman

Location: Cork, Ireland
Industry: Construction
Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to join one of our client's construction teams in the Cork area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring high-quality work on site, ensuring works comply with relevant regulations and the general and specific specifications of the project.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the General Foreman will oversee all general concrete work activities on site and work closely with site personnel to deliver projects to the highest possible standard.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Health & Safety to ensure a safe and compliant site.
• Plan, coordinate and report on subcontractor performance.
• Monitor the agreed project schedule and provide updates.
• Provide clear direction and motivate colleagues.
• Work effectively as part of the wider project team.
• Oversee general concrete work activities on site.
• Work closely with site personnel to ensure projects are delivered to the highest possible standard.

Requirements

• Extensive background working in similar construction roles.
• Experience managing teams and large volumes of contractors.
• Ability to meet tight timeframes and deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Foreman to take responsibility for overseeing key construction activities on projects in the Munster area.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager, Health & Safety team, subcontractors and site personnel, playing an important role in ensuring works are completed safely and to the required project standards.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.