Civils Ground Foreperson – Tier 1 Contractor
Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Project: 400?m road alignment + new bus stop construction outside an innovation campus
Contract Type: Initial 3-month contract (extension likely)
Pay: Hourly rate (competitive, DOE)
Working Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm, Monday–Friday
Start Date: 1st week in Feb 2026
Reports to: Site Manager / Project Manager
The Project
A high-visibility road alignment scheme incorporating:
* Approx. 400 metres of road realignment
* New bus stop construction including hardstand, tactile paving, ducting, services
* Multiple utilities interfaces (water, ESB, gas, telecoms, drainage)
* Works carried out on a live road frontage adjacent to an innovation campus, requiring tight coordination, stakeholder management, and excellent safety and traffic control standards.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
* Lead daily Toolbox Talks and enforce RAMS compliance across all groundworks activities.
* Ensure all Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) setups follow SLG standards.
* Maintain segregation and safe public movement in a live campus/road environment.
* Manage permits, excavations, underground service investigations, and temporary works awareness.
Supervision & Daily Delivery
* Direct and coordinate groundworks crews across:
o Excavation & formation
o Sub-base installation
o Kerbing, edgings & footpaths
o Drainage, ducting, chambers & gullies
o Road alignment tie-ins and surfacing interfaces
o Bus stop construction (hardstand, shelter foundation, ducting)
* Ensure all work aligns with programme targets and meets Tier 1 quality expectations.
Utilities Coordination
* Oversee utility diversions, protection, and new installs.
* Manage trial holes, LUS/CAT & Genny checks, and service protection in collaboration with utility providers.
* Sequence works to meet available utility windows and minimise disruption.
Quality, Records & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with ITPs, inspections, testing, and as-built documentation.
* Maintain detailed daily diaries, progress photos, test records, and red-line drawings.
* Liaise with the Engineer for level checks, QA documentation, and handover readiness.
Programme & Commercial Support
* Assist with 2-week look-ahead planning, material call-offs, and resource scheduling.
* Track labour, plant and productivity; flag issues early.
* Record change events, delays, and constraints to support commercial reporting.
Candidate Profile
Experience & Skills
* 5–10+ years in groundworks/civils, including 2–3+ years as a Foreperson on similar road/utility projects.
* Strong experience in urban roads, utilities, kerbing/footpaths, drainage, and traffic interfaces.
* Ability to manage subcontractors and direct labour efficiently.
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