Electrical Forepersons  - Athlone  
 
Dornan Engineering is a well established and leading Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC engineering and construction company, with major project experience across a wide range of sectors in Ireland, Europe and the UK.
Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Power, Waste to Energy, Commercial, Data Centre and Petrochemical.
 
Due to the continuous growth with Dornan Engineering, we are currently looking looking to recruit experienced Electrical Forepersons  to join the company on exciting projects.  You will join Dornan's hard working and ambitious project teams and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

At Dornan we are currently recruiting Electrical Foreperson to work on a pharma project in the Athlone area.

Role 

• Permanent position based in Athlone
• Experience working on Industrial & Commercial or Pharmaceutical projects 
• 3+ years post qualification experience

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and coordinate electrical crews to ensure installation works (cabling, containment, terminations, panels, ATEX, etc.) are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Review drawings, method statements, and permits, providing guidance to the team and highlighting clashes or design issues to engineers and supervisors.
• Manage materials and equipment, ensuring timely ordering, tracking deliveries, and controlling use on-site to avoid delays.
• Monitor quality and compliance, carrying out inspections, ensuring adherence to GMP, pharma standards, and Dornan QA/QC procedures.
• Drive safety performance, conducting toolbox talks, enforcing LOTO and SOPs, and ensuring all works meet site safety regulations and client requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Recognised electrical trade qualification (e.g., QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate) with a minimum of 3+ years' experience supervising electrical installation on large industrial or pharma projects.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ATEX, LOTO, and pharma compliance requirements, with proven experience delivering work in highly regulated environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop sheets, and technical documentation, ensuring accurate and compliant install.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, capable of directing crews, coordinating subcontractors, and resolving on‑site technical issues effectively.
• Up‑to‑date safety certifications (Safe Pass, Manual Handling, MEWP, plus supervisor-level safety training) and a strong track record in driving a positive safety culture.

Qualifications 

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• Safe pass and Manual Handling 

Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

If you are an experienced Electrical Foreperson, contact Shirley in Dornan Group.