General Foreperson - Pharmaceutical Projects
- Clonmel, Co Tipperary
- €68,000-77,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Project Location: Clonmel, Tipperary
All projects generally based across South Tipp, Waterford, Kilkenny & Carlow)
Salary: €68,000 – €77,000+ & package (DOE)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Pharmaceutical (Civils & Fit-Out)About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a General Foreperson to join a well-established main contractor. The company delivers high-spec pharmaceutical, food production, and industrial projects across the Southeast, with long-term frameworks in place with leading global clients.Projects range from internal fit-outs and complex extensions, to heavy civils and power infrastructure. With a strong pipeline secured for the next several years, this role offers an excellent long-term career path within a progressive and well-structured contractor.Salary & Benefits
- €68,000 – €77,000 DOE
- 10% performance bonus
- 5% pension contribution
- Mileage expenses
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Lead daily site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery
- Manage subcontractors and site teams, maintaining strong leadership presence
- Enforce health & safety standards through ongoing monitoring and inspections
- Oversee quality control, ensuring works meet client and project specifications
- Plan labour, plant, and material resources to maximise productivity
- Coordinate with Project Managers, clients, and design teams on progress
- Resolve site challenges quickly with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Maintain accurate site reports, records, and progress updates
- Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across the site
- 5+ years’ experience in a Foreperson, Site Supervisor, or Site Manager role with a main contractor in the Irish Construction Industry (also open to Senior Engineers etc.)
- Strong track record on pharmaceutical or complex industrial projects highly desirable
- Solid background in civil engineering and building works
- Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or from a trade background
- Proven leadership with ability to motivate site teams effectively
- In-depth understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and standards
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills