General Foreman - Cork - €100m Residential Development

Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€75000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 22 days ago
General Foreperson – Cork  €75,000 + Bonus + Pension + Family Healthcare
At least 3 years work in Cork
Major Residential Development
Leading Irish Housing Developer

Are you an experienced General Foreperson or Site Supervisor looking for a long-term opportunity in Cork City? This is your chance to lead a €100m residential project with Ireland’s most respected and progressive developers.

This major scheme includes timber frame houses, duplexes, apartments. As the project enters a key construction phase, we’re seeking a capable and motivated site leader to oversee daily operations and deliver exceptional quality, safety, and efficiency.

If you’re seeking a stable, rewarding construction job in Cork that also supports your professional development, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee daily site activities and coordinate with engineers and subcontractors

  • Interpret technical drawings and resolve on-site issues proactively

  • Manage materials, plant, and workforce in line with the build programme

  • Maintain top standards of site safety and compliance

  • Monitor build quality and sign off completed phases

  • Mentor junior team members and lead with professionalism

  • Participate in daily site coordination meetings

  • Ensure smooth project handovers and collaborate with finishing teams

What We’re Looking For:
  • 5+ years’ experience in a General Foreperson or Construction Supervisor role

  • Track record delivering large-scale residential projects (ideally timber frame or mixed-use)

  • Trade background or construction qualification preferred

  • Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

  • Deep understanding of health & safety, quality standards, and team coordination

What’s On Offer:
  • Salary: €75,000 (negotiable based on experience)

  • Bonus: 10% annual performance-related

  • Benefits: Company pension, 27 days’ leave, family health insurance

  • Career Growth: Third-level education support and internal promotion pathways

  • Work-Life Balance: Be part of a team that values sustainability and people

Apply Today Send your CV to philip@breaghrecruitment.com or call +353 (0) 1 531 4345 for a confidential chat about this Cork construction foreperson job.

Breagh Recruitment connects construction professionals with leading main contractors and property developers across Ireland and the UK. Whether you’re a site manager, engineer, or quantity surveyor, we match great people with great opportunities.

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