General Foreman / Site Manager

www.recruitireland.com - jobboard; Fingal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Dublin is seeking an experienced General Foreman / Site Manager to lead operations on a large-scale residential development project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with reinforced concrete frame structures and strong leadership skills to manage site teams effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on a landmark development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to work on landmark residential scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a General Foreman / Site Manager on reinforced concrete frame projects.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works, formwork systems, and sequencing.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Irish construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site works with focus on reinforced concrete frame packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and direct labour.
• Enforce health & safety compliance on site.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and report to the Project Manager.
• Liaise with design team and client representatives.
• Maintain accurate site records and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of health & safety

Management of large crews

Education

Trade or engineering background

Job description

Overview

General Foreman / Site Manager (RC Frame – Mid-Rise Residential)

Project: Large-scale residential development (apartments, duplexes, houses, up to 5+ storeys)

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced General Foreman / Site Manager to lead and coordinate site operations on a reinforced concrete frame project forming part of a major new residential development in Swords. The successful candidate will have a proven background in RC frame structures to 5+ floors and the ability to manage programme, quality, safety, and productivity on a busy live site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site works with particular focus on reinforced concrete frame packages (foundations, vertical and horizontal elements, slabs, cores).
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and direct labour to meet programme and quality standards.
• Enforce health & safety on site, ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and sequencing of works, report to the Project Manager.
• Liaise with design team, engineers, and client representatives to resolve technical and buildability issues.
• Maintain accurate site records, permits, inspections, and daily reports.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a General Foreman / Site Manager on reinforced concrete frame projects to mid-rise level.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works, formwork systems, and sequencing.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with ability to manage large crews and multiple trades.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Irish construction regulations, health & safety, and QA systems.
• Trade or engineering background (carpentry, concrete, civil/structural, etc.) advantageous.

Package

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark residential scheme with a leading developer/contractor.