Site General Foreperson: Civil Works & Safety Lead

Cairn; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus (performance related)

Pension scheme with matching

Health insurance

Salary review

CPD funding

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Tax saver - travel & bike to work

APSS

Job summary

Cairn Homes is seeking a General Foreperson for our Tinakilly Site to set and maintain high standards across all works. The role emphasizes health and safety leadership, scheduling, and strong coordination with subcontractors to keep the programme on track.

You will oversee site logistics, manage labour and plant movements, and ensure quality from foundations through to finishes. A collaborative, detail‑driven approach and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade, logistics, or lifting operations background preferred.
• 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.
• Capable of coordinating several tasks simultaneously.
• Willing to take responsibility for designated tasks.
• Appointed person / lifting supervisor certification beneficial (training provided).
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage health and safety on the project.
• Understand delivery programme, report weekly, and intervene to prevent delays.
• Attend and assist daily whiteboard meetings.
• Inspect works on site and resolve issues; manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Complete daily allocation sheets for site labour and materials.
• Manage civil engineering and groundworks contractor.
• Set up and maintain site logistics walkways and routes.
• Oversee works from foundations through to 1st & 2nd fix, finishes, paving, walls and landscaping.
• Coordinate movement of labour, machinery and materials on/off site.
• Maintain a safe site through health and safety practices.
• Coordinate subcontractors and service providers for timely handover.
• Liaise with engineering team on waste management records.
• Advocate for Cairn brand and deliver best-in-class customer service.

Skills

Logistics background

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Lifting operations

Safety regulations

Job description

Cairn Homes is seeking a General Foreperson for our Tinakilly Site to set and maintain high standards across all works. The role emphasizes health and safety leadership, scheduling, and strong coordination with subcontractors to keep the programme on track.

You will oversee site logistics, manage labour and plant movements, and ensure quality from foundations through to finishes. A collaborative, detail‑driven approach and effective communication are essential.