Site Foreperson

Location: Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
Full-Time | Permanent

Hartley People Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Site Foreperson for an established construction contractor delivering a building project in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny.

The Site Foreperson will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, coordinating subcontractors and trades and ensuring work progresses safely, to programme and to the required standard. This is a hands-on site management position requiring someone comfortable managing works from the groundworks and structural stages through to finishes and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities in line with drawings, specifications and programme.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour, coordinating trades and sequencing works.
• Plan daily and weekly activities to maintain progress against programme.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure required quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed across the site.
• Coordinate deliveries, materials and site resources.
• Liaise with project management, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
• Identify and resolve site, sequencing and construction issues as they arise.
• Read and work from construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain site records, daily diaries and progress information.
• Coordinate inspections, snagging and close-out works.
• Assist with the completion and handover of the project.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Foreperson or in a senior site supervisory position.
• Strong general building background with experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Experience taking building projects through different stages of construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and programme delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety requirements.
• Good eye for workmanship, finishes and quality control.
• Safe Pass and relevant CSCS tickets.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Practical approach to resolving issues on site.

Experience on school, commercial, public building, refurbishment or extension projects would be beneficial.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to nigel@hartleypeople.com or call Nigel on 051 878813.

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