Senior Construction Foreman – Site Leadership & Safety

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing supports

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a General Foreman to supervise multiple site sections and lead Section Site Supervisors and Assistant Site Supervisors. You will ensure safe, efficient, high-quality site delivery in line with programme and budget.

Essential experience includes supervising construction teams on medium to large projects, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of construction methods with effective communication across teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising construction teams on medium to large scale projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple site teams.
• Knowledge of construction methods, trades and codes of practice.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities across multiple sections of the site.
• Lead Section Site Supervisors and Assistant Site Supervisors to deliver works in line with programme, cost and quality targets.
• Monitor the performance of subcontractors and workforce to ensure compliance with contract specifications and company standards.
• Implement and maintain health, safety, environmental and quality management practices on site.
• Ensure site records, including daily logs, inspection reports, and material records, are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate with Site Manager to allocate resources and prioritise work effectively.
• Identify operational risks, report issues and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Participate in site briefings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings.
• Mentor junior site staff and contribute to the development of team capability.
• Support the Site Manager in maintaining site discipline, productivity and adherence to company culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Health & safety

BIM familiarity

Education

Degree in construction

Diploma in engineering

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a General Foreman to supervise multiple site sections and lead Section Site Supervisors and Assistant Site Supervisors. You will ensure safe, efficient, high-quality site delivery in line with programme and budget.

Essential experience includes supervising construction teams on medium to large projects, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of construction methods with effective communication across teams and subcontractors.