General Foreman

Dunfermline, Fife
Avenue Scotland

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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