Eve Dobson
I am hiring for a leading developer in Galway who is seeking an experienced General Foreperson to join their team on a 2-year fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-profile residential development, working with a respected and supportive company.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of health & safety management on site, ensuring a safe workplace.
- Monitor progress against the programme, report weekly, and proactively address potential delays.
- Attend daily whiteboard meetings and contribute to planning and coordination.
- Inspect works continuously, resolving issues to maintain high quality standards.
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and civil engineering/groundworks contractors.
- Oversee construction from foundations through to finishes, landscaping, and handover.
- Coordinate logistics, deliveries, labour, machinery, and materials using site software.
- Maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle routes and effective site logistics.
- Liaise with engineering teams to ensure accurate waste management records.
- Support a best-in-class customer experience and represent the developer positively.
Requirements
- Trade background preferable.
- Ability to deliver projects on time and to high quality standards.
- Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Methodical, detail-focused, and accurate.
- Strong team player with ability to work independently.
Salary & Benefits
- €65k – €75k + DOE
- Up to 10% performance bonus
- Healthcare
- Pension
- 25 days holidays
- Bike to work scheme
- Annual salary review
If you are a General Foreperson seeking a change, please send your CV to e.dobson@gpcireland.com or call 086 189 3835 (Eve) in confidence.