Trades Foreperson

Description:

At Glenveagh, we're proud to build homes and support communities.

And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland's Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We're looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

We are currently looking for a Trades Foreperson for our large scale residential project in Oldtown.

Key Responsibilities & Duties include:
 

• Assess work activities to be carried out, plan the resources required in conjunction with the site program to ensure that deadlines are met and related works are carried out in the correct sequence
• Manage and coordinate both site staff and sub-contractors on site
• Liaise and communicate closely with the design team, Site Manager and other stakeholders
• Complete the online daily site diary, relevant weekly documentation in accordance with company policy
• Carry out company compliance and administration procedures and recording performance and progress of site operations and subcontractors
• Provide training and technical advice to the site team
• Effective planning of tasks and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet deadlines
• Maintain a professional image for the company in all dealings with public and stakeholders
• Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time
   

Requirements
 

• Degree/Higher Diploma/HETAC qualification (or relevant trade experience)
• Background in residential developments essential
• Knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical nature are key
• The ability to lead, use initiative and be self-motivated