Job Description

General Foreperson – Education Sector
Location: Limerick City
Salary: €60,000 - €70,000 (D.O.E.)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Educational / Commercial Construction
Package: Strong Pension, Health Insurance, Vehicle, Bonus, Dental, Wellbeing Days

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an experienced General Foreperson for a significant education project in Limerick City. The development involves the construction of a new Applied Science & IT Building, delivered under a model. The project includes a five-storey reinforced concrete structure with labs, lecture theatres, computer rooms, and rooftop plant — as well as extensive external works, landscaping, and car/cycle parking facilities. With a programme extending through to 2027 and further works likely, this is a long-term opportunity with a very strong Contractor. 

Salary & Benefits

• Strong employer pension contribution
• Private health insurance & dental plan
• Company vehicle (role dependent)
• Annual bonus
• High amount of annual leave
• 2 additional wellbeing days annually
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Ongoing internal progression and training

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily on-site operations and sequencing of works
• Monitor subcontractor productivity and quality against programme
• Maintain detailed site records including manpower and progress notes
• Assist in tracking project milestones and material/equipment usage
• Ensure safety, quality, and production standards are maintained
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors and direct site operatives
• Attend client and internal project team meetings as required
• Maintain discipline, motivation, and workflow on site
• Support plant, equipment, and site logistics management

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience as a General Foreperson / Site Foreman
• Proven experience on medium to large-scale building projects
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete frames and M&E coordination
• Excellent time management and site supervision skills
• Confident communicator with leadership ability on-site
• Fluent English and full eligibility to work in Ireland
• Irish or UK experience highly advantageous

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR- 13207 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

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