The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.

We are actively recruiting a General Foreperson for our Holybanks Site. This is a key role to set and maintain consistent standards around our operations.

Key responsibilities  

Typically, the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

Ownership of the management of Health and Safety on the project.  
Understand target delivery programme, weekly reporting of same and active intervention to prevent delays.  
Attend and assist at daily whiteboard meetings.
Continuous inspection of works on site, raising and resolving issues in a timely manner to ensure quality of works. Subcontractor and Supplier Management
Completion of daily allocation sheets for site labour and materials. 
Management of civil engineering and groundworks contractor.
Set up and maintain logistics walkways, including vehicle & pedestrian routes.
Take control of works from house foundations, through to 1st & 2nd fix including external finishes, paving, boundary walls and landscaping. 
Effectively manage the movement of labour, machinery, and materials on and off site through site coordination & logistics software.
Maintain a secure and safe site through effective Health & Safety practises.
Management and coordination of subcontractors and service providers, to ensure timely handover to Finishing Foreman in line with programme requirements.
Liaise with the engineering team to ensure waste management records are available and accurate. 
Instil a best-in-class customer service and experience for all stakeholders and be a strong advocate for the Cairn brand.

The Candidate:

Trade, logistics, or lifting operation background preferable.
An ability to achieve demanding deadline and quality targets.
To have good spoken and written communication skills.
To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate.
To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
To be able to co-ordinate several different tasks at the same time.
To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.
Certification as an appointed person/lifting supervisor beneficial but not essential (training will be provided).
Familiarity with relevant safety regulations.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

Competitive salary
Performance related bonus
Pension scheme with matching contributions
Full health insurance with Irish Life health
Annual salary review
Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Free Cairn annual leave days
Life assurance
Income protection
Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
Tax saver - travel and bike to work
Culture Committee
Talent Development Programmes
Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.

General Foreperson - Holybanks

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