Section Foreman

isk is seeking an experienced Section Foreman to take responsibility for the safe, well-organised and high-quality delivery of an agreed section of a major project in Southside Dublin. This is an opportunity to bring your practical construction experience to a major project, lead site teams and trade partners, and have a direct influence on how work is planned and delivered every day. 

Working closely with the Site Manager and project team, you will coordinate people, materials, plant, access and information so that work is ready to proceed and completed to the required standard. You will be visible on site, set clear expectations, solve practical issues early and help create an environment where everyone can work safely and productively. 

You will join a family-owned international contractor with more than 160 years of delivery experience, a strong commitment to safety and quality, and opportunities to build your career across major projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

• →Take day-to-day responsibility for the safe, coordinated and high-quality delivery of an agreed section or work area]. 
• →Plan upcoming work with the Site Manager, engineers and trade partners, ensuring labour, materials, plant, access and information are available when required. 
• →Lead daily briefings and coordinate site teams and subcontractors so that priorities, sequencing, interfaces and expected standards are understood. 
• →Maintain a strong visible presence on site, setting the standard for safe working, housekeeping, access, logistics and professional conduct. 
• →Champion Sisk’s Zero Injury approach by identifying hazards early, supporting effective task planning and challenging unsafe conditions or behaviours. 
• →Work from drawings, specifications and project information to ensure construction is completed in the correct sequence and to the required quality. 
• →Coordinate inspections, benchmarks, testing and quality records with the site and engineering teams, helping to get work right first time. 
• →Monitor progress against short-term plans, communicate constraints early and work with the project team to keep activities moving. 
• →Build positive working relationships with engineers, Site Managers, logistics teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders. 
• →Support the development of apprentices, operatives, chargehands and emerging supervisors by sharing knowledge and setting clear expectations. 
• →Contribute to commissioning, handover, snagging and close-out activities within your area of responsibility. 

• Strong practical experience delivering construction, civil engineering or infrastructure works in a Foreman, Section Foreman, General Foreman or comparable supervisory role. 
• A strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, site logistics and the coordination of trades and subcontractors. 
• The ability to read and work from drawings, specifications, method statements and relevant digital project information. 
• Proven ability to organise people and work fronts, anticipate what is needed next and maintain momentum across a busy site environment. 
• A strong commitment to safety and quality, with the confidence to set expectations and address issues promptly and constructively. 
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with operatives, trade partners, engineers and site management. 
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with good judgement and pride in delivering work to a high standard. 
• An interest in developing your leadership capability and progressing into wider site management responsibility where appropriate. 

• A trade qualification, apprenticeship, construction qualification or equivalent practical route relevant to the works is desirable. 
• A valid Safe Pass, CSCS card or equivalent jurisdictional site-access certification, as applicable. 
• Relevant supervisory or site safety training, such as SSSTS, IOSH or equivalent, is advantageous and may be required depending on the jurisdiction and project. 
• Manual handling, abrasive wheels, first aid, lifting, temporary works, plant or other project-specific training may be required depending on the appointment. Where appropriate, additional training can be completed as part of mobilisation. 

What We OfferAt Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• Competitive salary 
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme 
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Our People & Recruitment CommitmentAt Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited CVs or speculative contact from unapproved agencies are not accepted, and no fees will be payable.

Equity, Inclusion & AccessibilityWe are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.

Encouraging All Talent to ApplyWe understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.

Compliance & TransparencyAll recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.

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