Foreman – Residential Development, Co. Dublin

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 32 days ago
Job title: Foreman – Residential Development
Location: North Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Established Irish Residential Developer
Package: €70,000 to €75,000 + package

The Company

This established residential developer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality housing developments across Dublin and the surrounding counties. With a healthy pipeline of new residential projects, they are known for maintaining high construction standards, investing in their people, and delivering homes on programme.

Based on a large-scale residential development in North Dublin, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-organised site team working on a long-term project with strong support from senior management and clear opportunities for progression.

The Role: Foreman

As Foreman, you will take responsibility for managing day-to-day site operations on a busy residential development in North Dublin. Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, monitor quality, ensure programme targets are achieved, and maintain the highest standards of health and safety.

This role is suited to someone with strong residential construction experience who is confident leading trades on site and driving works to completion in a live construction environment.

Must Have Requirements:

•  Must have previous experience as a Foreman on residential construction projects in Ireland.
•  Proven experience required managing subcontractors on large housing developments.
•  Experience working with a main contractor or residential developer is required.
•  Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety regulations and site procedures.
•  Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience:

•  Trade background preferred.
•  Experience delivering timber frame or traditional build housing developments.
•  Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
•  Strong planning and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Supervise daily site activities and coordinate subcontractors.
•  Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.
•  Monitor workmanship and maintain excellent quality control across all phases of construction.
•  Work closely with the Site Manager to achieve programme milestones.
•  Coordinate deliveries, materials, and labour resources.
•  Conduct daily site briefings and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
•  Resolve site issues efficiently to minimise delays.
•  Maintain accurate site records and communicate progress with the project team.

About You

You are an experienced Foreman with a strong background in residential construction and a proven ability to manage busy site operations. You are organised, proactive, and capable of motivating subcontractors while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You understand the importance of programme delivery and enjoy working as part of an experienced site management team.

What's on Offer

Salary: €70,000 to €75,000 DOE

Benefits:

•  Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
•  Pension
•  Annual bonus
•  Healthcare
•  Annual leave
•  Ongoing training and CPD
•  Long-term career progression within a growing residential business

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected residential developer with a strong pipeline of work across Dublin. You'll work on a large-scale housing development where quality, safety, and programme delivery are key priorities.

The company offers long-term career stability, excellent support from senior management, and genuine opportunities to progress into Site Management as the business continues to expand.

How to Apply

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

Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Foremen, Site Managers, General Foremen, and construction professionals with Ireland's leading main contractors and residential developers. We understand the residential construction market and work closely with companies delivering large-scale housing developments throughout Dublin and across Ireland.

Related roles: Foreman, General Foreman, Finishing Foreman, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Residential Foreman.

 

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