Section Foreman - High rise apartments - Cork

Section Foreman - Cork
€70,000 - €80,000  vehicle, bonus, pension
New high rise apartment development
10 years work in Cork


A highly respected Irish Main Contractor with multiple projects in Cork have a need for a strong Section Foreman / Site Manager to join their management team on a new €80m high rise apartment development.

You will be joining one of Ireland's most successful Main Contractors on the most high profile project that Cork has seen in decades.

This Irish Main Contractor are consistently voted one of the best companies to work for in Ireland due to their fair work-life balance, employee benefits and professionalism.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a large-scale project in Cork, overseeing everything from foundations through to handover alongside the Project Manager and senior team.

If you want career stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow your career with a leading name in Irish construction, this role is for you.

Click Apply below to send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call me now on 015314345


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Health & Safety on site and promote best-in-class standards.
  
  
• Monitor programme targets, report weekly progress, and actively intervene to prevent delays.
  
  
• Oversee subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring coordination and productivity.
  
  
• Inspect works daily, resolving issues quickly to maintain quality standards.
  
  
• Manage logistics, walkways, traffic routes, labour, machinery, and material flow.
  
  
• Take control of works from foundations through to 1st & 2nd fix, external finishes, landscaping, and handover.
  
  
• Chair and participate in daily coordination meetings.
  
  
• Mentor junior staff, instilling strong standards in safety, quality, and professionalism.
  
  
• Support smooth handovers to the Finishing team in line with programme requirements.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a General Foreperson / Site Manager or similar supervisory role.
  
  
• Proven experience on large-scale residential or commercial projects.
  
  
• Trade background or construction qualification (preferred).
  
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
  
• A commitment to delivering demanding time and quality targets.
  
  
• Self-motivated, detail-focused, and highly organised.
  
  

What’s On Offer:

• Salary: €70,000 - €80,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
  
  
• Bonus: 10% performance-related
  
  
• Benefits: Company pension, vehicle, comprehensive family healthcare, generous annual leave allowance
  
  
• Development: Career progression opportunities support for further education
  
  
• Join a Main Contractor with a strong focus on sustainability, community, and internal career growth.
  
  

Apply Now: If you’re ready to take the lead as Section Foreperson on one of Cork's most exciting projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.


About Breagh Recruitment: At Breagh Recruitment, we connect top construction professionals with Ireland and the UK’s leading Main Contractors and Developers. We specialise in recruiting across the construction spectrum, Project Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Health & Safety Managers, Construction Managers, and more.

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