Site Foreperson: Safety-Driven Civil Lead

Cairn; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Health insurance

Annual salary review

CPD programme & funding

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax saver - travel and bike to work

Culture Committee

Talent Development Programmes

Profit Sharing Scheme

Job summary

Cairn is seeking a General Foreperson for the Glenamuck Site to establish and uphold high standards across operations. You will lead safety on site, manage the delivery programme, and coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

This role requires strong communication, team leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Expect exposure to a dynamic construction environment with competitive rewards and career development.

Qualifications

• Trade, logistics, or lifting operation background preferable.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.
• Able to coordinate several tasks and work in a team.
• Willing to take responsibility for completing tasks.
• Appointed person/lifting supervisor certification beneficial but not essential.
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own 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.
• Continual inspection of works on site, raising and resolving issues to ensure quality; manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Complete daily allocation sheets for site labour and materials.
• Manage civil engineering and groundworks contractor.
• Set up and maintain logistics walkways, including vehicle and pedestrian routes.
• Oversee works from foundations to finishes including paving, boundary walls and landscaping.
• Coordinate movement of labour, machinery, and materials on/off site using site software.
• Maintain a safe site through Health & Safety practices.
• Coordinate subcontractors and service providers for timely handover to Finishing Foreman.
• Liaise with engineering team to ensure waste management records are accurate.
• Advocate Cairn brand and deliver best-in-class customer service.

Skills

Trade background

Logistics experience

Lifting operations

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Cairn is seeking a General Foreperson for the Glenamuck Site to establish and uphold high standards across operations. You will lead safety on site, manage the delivery programme, and coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

This role requires strong communication, team leadership and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Expect exposure to a dynamic construction environment with competitive rewards and career development.