Foreman - Donegal

Donegal, County Donegal, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 3 days ago
Foreman – Award Winning Main Contractor  Sligo / North West
€70,000 Vehicle Full Benefits Package


The Company This opportunity is with a well-established Irish main contractor delivering high-quality building projects across the residential, commercial, and public sectors. With a strong regional presence and a growing pipeline of work, the company has built its reputation on quality delivery, strong site leadership, and long-term client relationships.

They are known for investing in their people, offering real progression, professional development support, and a collaborative site culture focused on safety, quality, and programme certainty.


The Role – Foreman Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, on budget, and to a high standard of finish.

This role would suit an experienced Site Manager or Foreman with a solid all-round construction background and a keen eye for quality.


Key Responsibilities Site & Project Delivery

  • Manage daily site operations, labour, and subcontractors.

  • Deliver works in line with contract documents, programme, and quality requirements.

  • Plan, coordinate, and sequence works to avoid rework and delays.

  • Monitor progress and report accurately to the Contracts Manager.

  • Work closely with the Project QS on upcoming issues, variations, and resourcing.

Health & Safety

  • Maintain the highest H&S standards on site in line with legislation and company systems.

  • Ensure all subcontractors work to approved RAMS and ITPs.

  • Deliver daily site briefings and manage interface risks.

  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

  • Report and investigate incidents in line with company procedures.

  • Support the company’s goal of Zero Harm across all worksites.

Technical & Quality

  • Supervise site engineering and setting-out activities.

  • Ensure all works meet specification and drawing requirements.

  • Manage RFIs, submittals, inspections, and testing records.

  • Coordinate with Engineers, Services Coordinators, and the wider site team.

  • Deliver projects snag-free to client satisfaction.

Client & Team Management

  • Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day client and design team liaison.

  • Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

  • Manage materials and plant requisitions.

  • Assist with programme reviews and mitigation of potential delays.


About You
  • 5 years’ experience as a Foreman.

  • Strong background across building works (residential, commercial, or public projects).

  • Relevant qualification in Construction or Project Management (advantageous).

  • Strong knowledge of H&S, quality control, and site delivery.

  • IT literate (MS Office, scheduling software).

  • Commercially aware with a strong focus on programme and finish quality.

  • Excellent communicator and people manager.

  • Full, clean driving licence.


What’s on Offer
  • €70,000 (DOE)

  • Company Vehicle / Transportation

  • Company Laptop & Phone

  • Life Insurance (Death in Service)

  • CPD & Professional Development Support

  • Mentoring towards professional qualifications

  • Gym / Bike to Work schemes

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Loyalty Reward Scheme (additional leave)

  • Referral Bonus Scheme

  • Social Club


Why Apply? This is a long-term opportunity with a contractor that values site leadership, craftsmanship, and career development. You’ll be trusted to run your site properly, supported by experienced management, and given clear progression as the business continues to grow.


How to Apply Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 01 531 4345 for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment? Breagh Recruitment are trusted specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and the UK. We focus on straightforward advice, quality roles, and long-term career moves.

We recruit across:

Site Managers | Foremen | Project Managers | Engineers | Quantity Surveyors | Construction Managers | HSEQ

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