Civils Foreman – Utilities & Infrastructure

Candidate Location: Latin America only
Job Location: Ireland – On-site
Relocation: Mandatory relocation from Latin America to Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 2+ years in a Civils Foreman role within utilities or infrastructure

About the Company

Our client is an established company operating within the civil engineering and utilities sector in Ireland.

The business works across infrastructure and construction projects and is currently expanding its site delivery team.

For confidentiality reasons, additional company information will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the recruitment process.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Civils Foreman currently based in Latin America to join the company’s team in Ireland.

The Civils Foreman will be responsible for leading site crews, coordinating daily works, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

This is a hands-on site leadership role requiring strong knowledge of civil works, team supervision, health and safety, construction drawings, materials, and day-to-day site coordination.

Important – LATAM Candidates & Relocation to Ireland

This opportunity is exclusively for candidates currently based in Latin America.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate from Latin America to Ireland to take up the position.

Relocation to Ireland is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.

The company will support and manage the relocation process for the successful candidate.

This is not a remote position. Once hired, the candidate will be expected to work on-site in Ireland from the company’s headquarters and across project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day site operations.
Lead and supervise civil crews and subcontractors.
Coordinate site activities to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with project requirements.
Monitor progress to ensure works are completed on time.
Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications.
Maintain required quality standards across site works.
Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients, and other project stakeholders.
Coordinate works between site crews and engineering teams.
Identify and resolve day-to-day site issues.
Conduct site inductions for workers and subcontractors.
Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Ensure site activities comply with HSEQ requirements and procedures.
Monitor safe working practices across the site.
Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
Complete daily site reports.
Manage and coordinate materials required for site activities.
Coordinate plant and equipment requirements.
Monitor the availability and use of site resources.
Read and interpret construction and site drawings.
Ensure crews understand drawings, specifications, and work requirements.
Support effective communication between site teams and management.
Manage site activities independently while escalating significant issues when required.
Perform additional site-related responsibilities as needed.

Required Experience & Competencies

Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Civils Foreman within utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
Strong practical knowledge of excavation.
Strong knowledge of ducting works.
Experience with reinstatement works.
Strong understanding of general civil works.
Experience supervising civil crews and subcontractors.
Proven ability to lead teams in a site environment.
Ability to coordinate multiple site activities.
Ability to read and interpret site and construction drawings.
Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering teams.
Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.
Experience conducting site inductions and toolbox talks.
Ability to maintain site records and complete daily reporting.
Experience coordinating materials, plant, and site resources.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to identify and resolve site issues quickly.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of site activities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A valid driving licence is essential.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a practical and experienced civil construction professional with strong site leadership skills.

You should be comfortable leading crews, coordinating subcontractors, reading construction drawings, managing day-to-day site operations, maintaining safety and quality standards, and keeping works progressing according to schedule.

Experience working within utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure, excavation, ducting, or reinstatement projects will be particularly valuable.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced LATAM-based Civils Foreman to develop their career internationally and join an established company in Ireland.

The position offers the opportunity to:

Work on infrastructure and utilities projects in Ireland.
Gain international construction experience.
Take ownership of site crews and day-to-day delivery.
Work closely with experienced engineering and project management teams.
Develop professionally within the civil engineering and utilities sector.
Receive support throughout the relocation process from Latin America to Ireland.

Important Application Requirement

Only candidates currently based in Latin America who are willing and able to relocate to Ireland will be considered for this opportunity.

The role is fully on-site in Ireland. Relocation is mandatory and will be supported by the company.

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