KD Group is a leading Irish Mechanical Engineering Contractor, established in 2003 and headquartered in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and innovation, KD Group delivers high performance engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, Industrial, Logistics, Food, Data Centre, and Energy.
We are proud to be ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified and to integrate BIM and off site prefabrication into our projects.
At KD Group we provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Integrity and Excellence in everything we do.
We have exciting projects secured in the Mayo, Galway and Limerick areas and seeking to hire experienced Working Site Foremen and Qualified Plumbers for these project locations. These are full-time, permanent positions with great opportunities available to progress within the company, if desired.
*** IT and Document Control skills would be highly beneficial to this position ***
The Role
As a Mechanical Foreman you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating mechanical installation teams on-site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to the required quality standard, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, programmes, and Irish building regulations. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, site management team, subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades to support the successful day-to-day delivery of mechanical works across KD Group projects.
This is a key site-based leadership role suited to an experienced mechanical craftsperson who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, clear communication, practical problem-solving, and maintaining a safe and productive working environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Mechanical Foreman are outlined as follows:
- Supervise, coordinate, and lead mechanical installation teams on-site, including direct labour, subcontractors, and specialist installers where applicable
- Ensure all mechanical works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, coordinated layouts, method statements, risk assessments, and Irish building regulations
- Plan and organise day-to-day site activities, labour allocation, work fronts, materials, tools, plant, and equipment to support programme requirements
- Liaise with Project Managers, Project Engineers, site management teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other trades to ensure smooth coordination and delivery of mechanical works
- Monitor site progress, productivity, quality of workmanship, labour performance, and installation sequencing, escalating issues early where they may impact programme, cost, safety, or quality
- Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, pre-task briefings, and site coordination discussions to ensure all operatives understand the work requirements and associated health and safety controls
- Promote and maintain KD Group health, safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping standards on-site at all times
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, schematics, and coordinated layouts to identify installation requirements, clashes, access issues, buildability concerns, or technical queries
- Assist in resolving technical, sequencing, coordination, and site installation issues in conjunction with the Project Engineer and Project Manager
- Raise and communicate requests for information, site observations, or design coordination issues where clarification is required before works proceed
- Manage receipt, checking, storage, distribution, and protection of materials, equipment, tools, and consumables on-site
- Ensure installations are completed to the required quality standard and support completion of inspection and test records, pressure testing, flushing, commissioning checks, snagging, and handover requirements
- Maintain accurate records of works completed, labour hours, site issues, deliveries, delays, variations, progress updates, and other information required by the project team
- Support preparation of weekly lookahead plans, progress reporting, whiteboard planning sessions, and coordination meetings as required
- Coordinate with other trades to ensure access, sequencing, builder’s works, supports, penetrations, builders’ openings, and interfaces are properly understood and managed
- Mentor, support, and guide apprentices, general operatives, and junior members of the mechanical installation team
- Other duties as required from time to time
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The main knowledge, skills and experience of the Mechanical Foreman are outlined as follows:
- Fully qualified plumber, pipefitter, or mechanical craftsperson with relevant trade certification
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical installation, preferably within the mechanical engineering or building services industry
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, chargehand, team lead, or foreman role
- Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, pipework, plumbing, plantroom installations, mechanical services, supports, brackets, testing, commissioning support, and associated building services systems
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, coordinated layouts, specifications, and installation details
- Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification essential; MEWP, Abrasive Wheels, Working at Heights, or First Aid certification would be an advantage
- Good understanding of Irish construction site safety requirements, quality expectations, and site coordination practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and planning skills with the ability to motivate site teams and maintain productive working relationships
- Ability to use own initiative, solve practical site issues, and escalate matters appropriately where support or clarification is required
- Experience working on commercial, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, hotel, public sector, or data centre projects would be an advantage
- Basic competency in using mobile devices, email, drawings, site records, and digital reporting tools
- Full clean driving licence desirable
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Selection Criteria / Person Specification: Essential
- National Craft Certificate
- Valid Training Certificates - Safe Pass, Manual Handling, etc.
- Industrial Plumber Experience +5 years min.
- IT proficiency: MS Office skills and adaptability would be advantageous
What we offer you
The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation:
- Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays
- 20 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays
- Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews
- A company phone and IT equipment as required
- Fully expensed company vehicle
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Industry Rates Guaranteed + Benefits - Depending on suitability and experience of candidate.
If this sounds of interest to you, or to make a general inquiry about other opportunities, please do not hesitate to get in touch today: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €55,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your availability to hire?
- Where is your preferred location?
Experience:
- Site Forman/Industrial Plumbing: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
