Job Description
General Foreman Dunfermline & Central Belt Negotiable DOE
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a General Foreman on a permanent contract, working on projects across Scotland. While candidates ideally will be based in the central belt, travel across Scotland will be required.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced General Foreman who will ensure projects are delivered successfully, client relationships are enhanced, and site teams are supported to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage labour, plant, and materials to deliver works efficiently and safely.
- Take responsibility for site health and safety, ensuring RAMS are communicated and understood.
- Support the Site Agent in initial site set-up, implementing systems and procedures.
- Read and interpret construction drawings; complete accurate material take-offs.
- Coordinate and control direct labour and gangers in the self-delivery of civil works.
- Deliver complex civil engineering works, including earthworks and reinforced concrete works.
- Carry out daily briefings and toolbox talks.
- Maintain accurate records, including daily diaries, allocation sheets, plant returns, and GRNs.
- Participate in weekly progress meetings, reporting on programme and resourcing.
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery, providing support as required.
- Identify technical issues and escalate appropriately.
- Ensure works are delivered to programme, maintaining resources to meet cost and time targets.
Role Requirements:
- Proven experience in earthworks and civil engineering packages.
- Competent in managing direct workforce, plant, and subcontractors.
- Strong understanding of site health and safety management.
- IT literate with good record-keeping skills.
- Full manual UK driving licence
- Flexible and willing to travel across Scotland.
- SMSTS/SSSTS
- First Aid
Desirable:
- Experience of working within live substations or the wider energy sector.
Interested? Apply with your most recent or Call Alanna: (phone number removed).
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