Foreman – Residential Development | North Cork, Co Cork
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 30 minutes ago
Job title: Foreman – Residential Development
Location: North Cork, Co Cork
Company: Established Irish Residential Developer and Main Contractor
Package: €70,000 to €75,000 package
The Company
This well-established residential developer and main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality housing developments across Munster. With a substantial pipeline of residential projects underway, they continue to expand their delivery teams throughout Cork and the surrounding region.
Known for quality workmanship, strong site management, and consistent programme delivery, they offer long-term career opportunities on large-scale residential developments with excellent support from senior management and technical teams.
The Role: Foreman
This Foreman position is based on a major residential development in North Cork, involving the delivery of a large-scale housing scheme over multiple phases.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring quality standards, and ensuring work progresses safely and efficiently in line with programme requirements.
The successful Foreman will play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining quality finishes, and ensuring smooth coordination between trades on a busy live construction site.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have 5 years' experience as a Foreman on residential construction projects
• Proven experience required with a main contractor or residential developer in Ireland
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations on Irish construction sites
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams
• Ability to deliver projects to programme while maintaining quality standards
Preferred Experience:
• Experience on large-scale housing developments preferred
• Setting out knowledge beneficial
• Strong reporting and record-keeping skills
• Experience using construction management software advantageous
Nice to Have:
• Trade background
• Safe Pass and relevant site supervision certifications
• First Aid qualification
• Additional health and safety training
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise daily site activities and coordinate all trades on site
• Ensure works are completed safely and in line with project specifications
• Manage subcontractor performance and productivity
• Monitor quality control throughout all stages of construction
• Assist with short-term programming and weekly work planning
• Conduct toolbox talks and support site safety initiatives
• Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics
• Liaise with the Site Manager regarding progress, issues, and programme requirements
• Maintain accurate site records and daily reports
• Ensure quality finishes are achieved across all phases of the development
About You:
You will be an experienced Foreman with a strong residential construction background and a proven track record delivering housing projects in Ireland. You will be comfortable managing multiple trades, maintaining programme targets, and ensuring high standards of workmanship across a busy site environment.
You will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to lead site teams while maintaining a positive safety culture.
What’s On Offer:
Salary: €70,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus scheme
• Healthcare contribution
• Excellent annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Secure pipeline of residential projects across Cork and Munster
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Foreman to join a growing contractor with a strong residential workload in North Cork. The project offers long-term security, excellent support structures, and the opportunity to work on a significant housing development with future projects already secured.
For a Foreman looking to progress their career within the residential construction sector, this role provides stability, career development, and the chance to work on one of the region's substantial housing developments.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Foremen, Site Managers, Site Engineers, Construction Managers, and residential construction professionals throughout Ireland.
We work closely with leading residential developers and main contractors delivering housing developments, apartment schemes, mixed-use projects, and large-scale residential construction projects. If you're an experienced Foreman seeking your next opportunity in Cork or across Munster, we can help identify roles that match your experience and career ambitions.
Related roles: Foreman, Senior Foreman, Finishing Foreman, Residential Foreman, Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager.
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Location: North Cork, Co Cork
Company: Established Irish Residential Developer and Main Contractor
Package: €70,000 to €75,000 package
The Company
This well-established residential developer and main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality housing developments across Munster. With a substantial pipeline of residential projects underway, they continue to expand their delivery teams throughout Cork and the surrounding region.
Known for quality workmanship, strong site management, and consistent programme delivery, they offer long-term career opportunities on large-scale residential developments with excellent support from senior management and technical teams.
The Role: Foreman
This Foreman position is based on a major residential development in North Cork, involving the delivery of a large-scale housing scheme over multiple phases.
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring quality standards, and ensuring work progresses safely and efficiently in line with programme requirements.
The successful Foreman will play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining quality finishes, and ensuring smooth coordination between trades on a busy live construction site.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have 5 years' experience as a Foreman on residential construction projects
• Proven experience required with a main contractor or residential developer in Ireland
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations on Irish construction sites
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams
• Ability to deliver projects to programme while maintaining quality standards
Preferred Experience:
• Experience on large-scale housing developments preferred
• Setting out knowledge beneficial
• Strong reporting and record-keeping skills
• Experience using construction management software advantageous
Nice to Have:
• Trade background
• Safe Pass and relevant site supervision certifications
• First Aid qualification
• Additional health and safety training
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise daily site activities and coordinate all trades on site
• Ensure works are completed safely and in line with project specifications
• Manage subcontractor performance and productivity
• Monitor quality control throughout all stages of construction
• Assist with short-term programming and weekly work planning
• Conduct toolbox talks and support site safety initiatives
• Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics
• Liaise with the Site Manager regarding progress, issues, and programme requirements
• Maintain accurate site records and daily reports
• Ensure quality finishes are achieved across all phases of the development
About You:
You will be an experienced Foreman with a strong residential construction background and a proven track record delivering housing projects in Ireland. You will be comfortable managing multiple trades, maintaining programme targets, and ensuring high standards of workmanship across a busy site environment.
You will have strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to lead site teams while maintaining a positive safety culture.
What’s On Offer:
Salary: €70,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus scheme
• Healthcare contribution
• Excellent annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing CPD and training support
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Secure pipeline of residential projects across Cork and Munster
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Foreman to join a growing contractor with a strong residential workload in North Cork. The project offers long-term security, excellent support structures, and the opportunity to work on a significant housing development with future projects already secured.
For a Foreman looking to progress their career within the residential construction sector, this role provides stability, career development, and the chance to work on one of the region's substantial housing developments.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Foremen, Site Managers, Site Engineers, Construction Managers, and residential construction professionals throughout Ireland.
We work closely with leading residential developers and main contractors delivering housing developments, apartment schemes, mixed-use projects, and large-scale residential construction projects. If you're an experienced Foreman seeking your next opportunity in Cork or across Munster, we can help identify roles that match your experience and career ambitions.
Related roles: Foreman, Senior Foreman, Finishing Foreman, Residential Foreman, Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager.
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