General Foreperson - Glenamuck

Cairn; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Full health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Cairn is seeking a General Foreperson for our Glenamuck site to lead health and safety practices, manage subcontractors, and coordinate all on-site activities from foundations to finishing. The role demands strong communication, teamwork, and a drive for quality and on-time delivery.

The candidate should bring a background in trade, logistics, or lifting operations, with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work well with stakeholders at all levels.

Formación

• Trade, logistics, or lifting operation background preferable.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and quality targets.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Methodical, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Able to work with people at all levels and in a team.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Able to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.
• Willing to accept responsibility for designated tasks.
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations.
• Certification as appointed person / lifting supervisor beneficial but not essential (training provided).

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage Health and Safety on the project.
• Understand the target delivery programme and report progress weekly.
• Attend and assist daily whiteboard meetings.
• Inspect works on site and resolve issues to maintain quality; manage subcontractors.
• Prepare daily allocation sheets for site labour and materials.
• Coordinate civil engineering and groundworks contractors.
• Set up and maintain site logistics walkways and routes.
• Lead works from foundations to finishing, including paving and landscaping.
• Coordinate labour, machinery, and materials using logistics software.
• Maintain a secure and safe site and ensure timely handover to finishing foreman.

Conocimientos

Site management

Health & safety

Team coordination

Communication

Initiative

Educación

Appointed person / lifting supervisor certification

Herramientas

Logistics software

Descripción del empleo

We are actively recruiting a General Foreperson for our Glenamuck Site. This is a key role to set and maintain consistent standards around our operations.

Key responsibilities

Typically, the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Ownership of the management of Health and Safety on the project.
• Understand target delivery programme, weekly reporting of same and active intervention to prevent delays.
• Attend and assist at daily whiteboard meetings.
• Continuous inspection of works on site, raising and resolving issues in a timely manner to ensure quality of works. Subcontractor and Supplier Management
• Completion of daily allocation sheets for site labour and materials.
• Management of civil engineering and groundworks contractor.
• Set up and maintain logistics walkways, including vehicle & pedestrian routes.
• Take control of works from house foundations, through to 1st & 2nd fix including external finishes, paving, boundary walls and landscaping.
• Effectively manage the movement of labour, machinery, and materials on and off site through site coordination & logistics software.
• Maintain a secure and safe site through effective Health & Safety practises.
• Management and coordination of subcontractors and service providers, to ensure timely handover to Finishing Foreman in line with programme requirements.
• Liaise with the engineering team to ensure waste management records are available and accurate.
• Instil a best-in-class customer service and experience for all stakeholders and be a strong advocate for the Cairn brand.

The Candidate:

• Trade, logistics, or lifting operation background preferable.
• An ability to achieve demanding deadline and quality targets.
• To have good spoken and written communication skills.
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
• To be able to co-ordinate several different tasks at the same time.
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.
• Certification as an appointed person/lifting supervisor beneficial but not essential (training will be provided).
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.