Hands-On Site Supervisor for Data Centre & Pharma Projects

Ward Personnel; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship from industry professionals

International opportunities

Job summary

Ward Personnel in Cork is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor/Working Foreperson to lead on-site activities across Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, and Food sectors. This hands-on role blends supervision with practical carpentry and fit-out work to deliver projects.

You’ll coordinate site teams, manage subcontractors, ensure safety, and drive timely project delivery while maintaining quality and efficiency on diverse sites across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Carpentry background with hands-on site delivery experience.
• Experience as Site Supervisor or Working Foreperson.
• Good understanding of construction processes, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day site activities.
• Carry out hands-on carpentry, fit-out, and general construction works.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site resources.
• Monitor health and safety compliance across all site activities.
• Support project scheduling, reporting, and resource planning.
• Assist with budget monitoring and commercial controls.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings, planning sessions, and risk reviews.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site organisation.
• Support movement, handling, and installation of materials and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry background

Site supervision experience

Leadership skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Ward Personnel in Cork is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor/Working Foreperson to lead on-site activities across Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, and Food sectors. This hands-on role blends supervision with practical carpentry and fit-out work to deliver projects.

You’ll coordinate site teams, manage subcontractors, ensure safety, and drive timely project delivery while maintaining quality and efficiency on diverse sites across Ireland.