Build Your Future with Wills Bros
Wills Bros Ltd is one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.
Wills Bros is hiring an experienced General Foreman / Civils Foreman to support the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Southeast Region. This permanent, full-time role is suited to a site-based foreman or construction supervisor with strong experience across roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks, concrete works and general civils packages.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced General Foreman, Civils Foreman or Civil Engineering Foreman to take a key site leadership role with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor, overseeing daily site operations and supporting the safe, efficient delivery of infrastructure works across Ireland.
Why Join Wills Bros?
At Wills Bros, we believe our success is built on our people. We offer a supportive, safety-focused environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, develop their skills and build long-term careers.
When you join our team, you'll benefit from:
- A strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to high-profile projects across Ireland.
- Genuine career progression and professional development.
- Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
- A collaborative, safety-focused culture with experienced industry professionals.
Project Experience
Our teams deliver a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:
- Roads and transport infrastructure
- Bridges, structures, utilities and water infrastructure
- Earthworks, drainage and heavy civil engineering projects
- Public works and infrastructure schemes
The Role: General Foreman / Civils Foreman
As a General Foreman / Civils Foreman with Wills Bros, you will lead and supervise site operations across civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and supervise site teams across general civil engineering, infrastructure and public works projects.
- Coordinate daily site activities including roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks, kerbing, paving, concrete works and associated civil packages.
- Plan and sequence works in line with project programmes, method statements, drawings and site priorities.
- Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to support productivity, quality and programme delivery.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents, Site Engineers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to maintain safe and efficient delivery.
- Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, quality standards and client requirements.
- Promote and enforce Health & Safety compliance across all site activities.
- Conduct toolbox talks, site briefings, risk assessments and site inspections as required.
- Identify and resolve site issues proactively, escalating risks where required.
- Maintain site records, daily diaries and support project reporting requirements.
About You
We are interested in hearing from experienced General Foremen, Civils Foremen, Civil Engineering Foremen, Site Foremen, Site Supervisors and Construction Supervisors who possess:
- Strong experience working as a General Foreman, Civils Foreman, Site Foreman or site-based civil engineering supervisor.
- Proven experience delivering civil engineering, infrastructure, roads, drainage, utilities or public works projects in Ireland or the UK.
- Broad general civils experience across earthworks, drainage, utilities, roads, concrete works, kerbing, paving, public realm or similar infrastructure packages.
- Excellent understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation, site compliance and safe systems of work.
- Strong leadership, communication and people management skills with the ability to motivate site teams.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments and site documentation.
- Effective planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Full clean Irish driving licence.
- Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, safety-focused and solutions-driven approach to site management.
Career Development
Our site management teams play a key role in delivering the infrastructure projects that shape Ireland's future.
At Wills Bros, we actively support career progression through:
- Professional development programmes and industry-recognised training.
- Mentoring and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
- Exposure to major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
- Progression pathways into General Foreman, Site Management and Project Management positions.
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Income Protection and Death in Service Benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme and Digital Doctor
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Company-funded professional development and membership support
Ready for What's Next?
If you are an experienced General Foreman, Civils Foreman or Civil Engineering Foreman looking to advance your career with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Whether you are actively seeking a new role or exploring future opportunities, we welcome confidential discussions with experienced civil engineering site leaders who share our commitment to safety, quality and project delivery.
Apply today by submitting your CV for a confidential discussion about General Foreman, Civils Foreman and civil engineering site leadership opportunities with Wills Bros.
Join Wills Bros. Build your career. Deliver Ireland's infrastructure.
No recruitment agencies, please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years experience do you have in Civil Engineering
Experience:
- Foreman (Civil): 8 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
