Foreman – Residential Apartments / External Works

Job title: Foreman – Residential Apartments / External Works
Location: Dublin City, Co Dublin
Company: Irish Main Contractor
Package: €75,000 to €80,000 + Vehicle / Vehicle Allowance + Pension


The Company

An Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high quality residential apartment developments across Dublin and the wider Leinster region.

With a strong pipeline of residential projects, this contractor is seeking an experienced External Works Foreman to oversee groundworks, underground services, drainage and landscaping works on a large apartment development in Dublin City.


The Role: Foreman

This is a hands on Foreman position focused on managing the external works package on a major residential apartment project in Dublin City.

You will take responsibility for coordinating groundworks subcontractors, overseeing underground services, drainage installations, paving and hard and soft landscaping, ensuring all works are completed safely, to specification and in line with the construction programme.

Working closely with the Site Manager and engineering team, you will play an important role in delivering the external works to a high standard.


Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Foreman or Groundworks Foreman on Irish construction projects.
  
  
• Strong hands on experience in underground services, drainage and external works is required.
  
  
• Must have experience managing groundworks subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
  
  
• Proven experience delivering paving, hard landscaping and associated external finishes.
  
  
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements on active construction sites.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on large residential apartment developments.
  
  
• Experience coordinating multiple external works subcontractors.
  
  
• Good understanding of site drawings, levels and drainage layouts.
  
  
• Experience working with an Irish main contractor.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily external works activities across the residential development.
  
  
• Supervise groundworks, underground services and drainage installations.
  
  
• Coordinate hard and soft landscaping, paving, kerbing and footpath works.
  
  
• Ensure subcontractors are working safely and meeting programme requirements.
  
  
• Work closely with Site Engineers to ensure correct levels, setting out and specifications.
  
  
• Monitor workmanship and maintain high quality standards across all external finishes.
  
  
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and deliveries to maintain progress.
  
  
• Identify potential delays and work with the Site Manager to resolve issues.
  
  
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety procedures and project requirements.
  
  
• Report progress and upcoming works to the Site Manager.
  
  

About You

You are an experienced Foreman with a strong background in groundworks and external works on residential or commercial construction projects.

You understand the sequencing of underground services, drainage, paving and landscaping works and know how to keep subcontractors moving while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You are comfortable reading drawings, coordinating with engineers and taking ownership of your section of the project.


What's on Offer

Salary: €75,000 to €80,000 DOE


Benefits:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  
  
• Pension
  
  
• Long term residential project pipeline
  
  
• Career progression opportunities
  
  
• Permanent position with a busy Irish main contractor
  
  

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced External Works Foreman to take responsibility for a substantial external works package on a residential apartment development in Dublin City.

The position offers a competitive salary, vehicle package and the opportunity to work with a contractor delivering residential projects across Dublin, with good long term prospects for the right candidate.


How to Apply

Call Dara McKenna on 01 531 4345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Foremen, Groundworks Foremen, General Foremen and Site Managers for residential and commercial construction projects across Dublin and Ireland.

We understand the importance of strong external works experience, particularly in underground services, drainage, paving and landscaping on large residential developments.

If you're an experienced Foreman looking for your next residential construction project in Dublin, contact us for a confidential discussion.

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