General Foreman - Civil Engineering - Dublin

About The Role

General Foreman- Permanent Opportunity

DIVISION: Civil Engineering

LOCATION:Dublin, ROI

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

We're currently looking for an experienced General Foreman to join our team on a major civil engineering project in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-profile project, working alongside a collaborative and supportive site management team.

We're seeking someone with a strong background in civil engineering and proven experience in a Foreman role, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or public realm projects. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach are essential.

Typical duties will include:

• Manage engineering team including Site Engineers, Section Engineers & Foreman
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are effectively monitored and controlled
• Deliver project within programme and budget Manage and monitor subcontractors
• Liaise with client and designers
• Attend monthly progress meetings and compile monthly reports
• Manage Quality & Environmental plans on site
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate
• Control contract costs
• Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification
• Take part in and deliver a Safety Culture with the entire site team

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Foreman in the civil engineering industry.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in construction management or a related field are desirable.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the General Foreman and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Personal Specification

Essential

• Demonstrate previous experience in a General Foreman role
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Health & Safety Induction Including Management System
• CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS Card
• Demonstrate previous experience of working on highway and/or public realm projects

Behavioural Competencies

Effective Communication: Tailors communication to audience; produces clear reports and documentation

Problem Solving: Analyses situations objectively and makes informed decisions

Customer Focus: Understands and anticipates client needs; builds long-term relationships

Influencing: Builds strong internal and external networks

Initiative: Works independently and seeks out improvements

Team Player: Collaborates effectively and supports colleagues

Planning & Prioritising: Manages time and resources efficiently

Adaptability: Responds well to change and adjusts plans accordingly

Results Orientation: Focuses on achieving goals and driving performance

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

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• Phone: 07384 916355

• Email: louise.hunter@graham.co.uk

• Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

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GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.