Job Title: Groundworks Foreman
Location: North Dublin
Project: Residential Development
Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 + Package
We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to join a major residential development in North Dublin, working with one of Ireland's most established and respected construction contractors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded business with an extensive track record of delivering high-quality construction projects across Ireland. Known for its technical expertise, strong project delivery capabilities and commitment to quality, the contractor has built an excellent reputation within the Irish construction industry, supported by decades of experience and a strong portfolio of successfully completed developments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing all groundworks activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project specifications and programme requirements.
The Role
As Groundworks Foreman, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating groundworks operations across the residential development, managing site teams and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of workmanship, productivity and health and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all groundworks activities across the residential development.
- Oversee drainage installations, including foul and surface water systems.
- Manage the installation of underground services and associated infrastructure.
- Coordinate hard and soft landscaping works.
- Oversee paving, kerbing, footpaths and external finishing works.
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
- Manage site operatives and subcontractors, ensuring productivity and efficient sequencing of works.
- Liaise closely with the Site Manager and wider project team to maintain progress.
- Monitor quality of workmanship and carry out regular inspections.
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained on site.
- Identify and resolve any site issues that could impact programme, quality or delivery.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience working as a Groundworks Foreman within the construction industry.
- Strong, hands-on background in groundworks on residential or large-scale construction projects.
- Extensive experience with drainage installations and underground services.
- Knowledge of hard and soft landscaping, paving, kerbing and external works.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience supervising groundworks teams and managing subcontractors.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and site procedures.
- Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong focus on quality and programme delivery.
What's on Offer?
- Salary: €70,000 – €80,000, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work on a significant residential development in North Dublin.
- Join a highly respected contractor with a long-standing reputation in the Irish construction market.
- Work alongside an experienced and established project delivery team.
- Opportunity for long-term career progression with a reputable construction business.
If you're an experienced Groundworks Foreman with a strong background in drainage, underground services and external works, and are looking for your next opportunity in North Dublin, we'd be keen to hear from you.