Site Foreperson — Safety, Logistics & Quality Lead

Cairn; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Full health insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Team coordination

Communication

Initiative

Education

Appointed person / lifting supervisor certification

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

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.