General Foreperson – €50m Residential Development

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with employer matching

Private health insurance

Annual salary reviews

Life assurance and income protection

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Additional annual leave benefits

CPD and training support

Employee Assistance Programme

TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes

Long-term career progression

Résumé du poste

Breagh Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Foreperson to lead day-to-day site operations on a €50m residential development in South Dublin. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics and drive progress to programme while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years in a Foreperson or General Foreperson position on Irish residential projects, with strong experience in foundations through to second fix and a hands-on, practical management style.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Foreperson, General Foreperson or similar site management role on Irish construction projects.
• Proven experience on large-scale residential housing developments.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, residential construction, subcontractor coordination and site logistics.

Responsabilités

• Take responsibility for daily site operations, ensuring works are completed safely and in line with the construction programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site labour to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Manage groundworks and civil engineering contractors, ensuring works progress in line with agreed milestones.
• Oversee construction activities from foundations through to first and second fix, including external finishes, paving, boundary walls and landscaping.
• Monitor weekly programme targets, identify potential delays and take corrective action where required.
• Attend daily coordination and whiteboard meetings with the site management team.
• Maintain safe pedestrian routes, vehicle access and site logistics arrangements.
• Coordinate the movement of labour, plant, machinery and materials throughout the development.

Connaissances

Foreperson experience

Residential construction

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety focus

Outils

Construction software

Description du poste

Location Dublin, Ireland Sector Building & Construction Salary 85,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: General Foreperson – €50m Residential Development

Location: South Dublin, Co Dublin

Company: Tier 1 Irish Residential Developer

Package: €80,000 to €85,000 + bonus, pension, healthcare and benefits

The Company

This Tier 1 Irish residential developer is one of the most respected names in the Irish housing sector, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality housing and apartment developments across Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area.

With significant financial backing, an extensive pipeline of residential projects and experienced site management teams, they offer excellent job security, competitive salaries and genuine long-term career progression.

They are currently delivering a €50m residential development in South Dublin and are looking for an experienced General Foreperson to take responsibility for day-to-day site operations, subcontractor coordination and programme delivery.

The Role: General Foreperson

An experienced General Foreperson is required to oversee construction activities on a €50m residential development in South Dublin.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage site logistics and ensure works progress safely, efficiently and in line with programme.

The role covers construction activities from foundations and groundworks through to first and second fix, external finishes and preparation for handover to the Finishing Foreperson.

This is a key position within the site management team, requiring someone who can take ownership of daily operations, maintain high standards and keep construction activities moving across a busy residential development.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have 5+ years' experience in a Foreperson, General Foreperson or similar site management role on Irish construction projects.
• Proven experience required on large-scale residential housing developments.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, residential construction, subcontractor coordination and site logistics.
• Experience managing construction activities to programme while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Preferred Experience

• Trade, construction logistics or lifting operations background preferred.
• Experience managing residential developments from foundations through to second fix.
• Familiarity with digital site logistics and construction management software.
• Appointed Person or Lifting Supervisor certification beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for daily site operations, ensuring works are completed safely and in line with the construction programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site labour to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Manage groundworks and civil engineering contractors, ensuring works progress in line with agreed milestones.
• Oversee construction activities from foundations through to first and second fix, including external finishes, paving, boundary walls and landscaping.
• Monitor weekly programme targets, identify potential delays and take corrective action where required.
• Attend daily coordination and whiteboard meetings with the site management team.
• Maintain safe pedestrian routes, vehicle access and site logistics arrangements.
• Coordinate the movement of labour, plant, machinery and materials throughout the development.
• Carry out regular inspections to ensure workmanship meets the required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate daily labour allocations, material records and site progress reports
• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure technical requirements and site documentation are maintained.
• Coordinate subcontractors and service providers to ensure timely handover to the Finishing Foreperson.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and ensure compliance with relevant Irish construction regulations.

About You

You will be an experienced General Foreperson with a strong background in residential construction and a proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors across busy housing developments.

You understand how to sequence works, keep trades moving and identify potential programme delays before they affect delivery.

A practical, hands-on management style is important, along with strong attention to detail, clear communication and the confidence to maintain high standards of safety and workmanship.

You will be comfortable taking responsibility for day-to-day site activities while working closely with the Site Manager and wider construction team.

What's on Offer

Salary: €80,000 to €85,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions
• Private health insurance
• Annual salary reviews
• Life assurance and income protection
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Additional annual leave benefits
• Continuous Professional Development and training support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to secure a General Foreperson position with a Tier 1 Irish residential developer, working on a €50m housing development in South Dublin.

With a strong pipeline of residential projects, excellent employee benefits and experienced site management teams, the company offers the stability and career progression that experienced construction professionals look for.

For a General Foreperson currently working with a main contractor or residential developer, this is a chance to move into a long-term position with a developer known for delivering high-quality residential projects.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting General Forepersons, Residential Forepersons, Site Managers and construction management professionals for residential developers and main contractors across Dublin and Ireland.

We understand the demands of large-scale housing developments, particularly subcontractor coordination, site logistics, programme delivery and maintaining consistent quality across multiple residential units.

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