Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Exeter Devon
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are seeking an experienced General Foreman with a strong background in the utilities and water sector to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects and supervise site operations.
The role will involve overseeing works across a range of clean water and wastewater schemes, including:
* Rising mains
* New water main reinforcements and replacements
* Shaft construction works
* Storm storage schemes
* Minor Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.
* Lead and coordinate site operatives, subcontractors, plant, and resources.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Support the Site Manager and project team in delivering project objectives.
* Monitor productivity, workmanship, and progress on site.
* Conduct briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
* Assist with planning works, resource allocation, and resolving site issues.
* Maintain accurate site records and reports.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as a General Foreman within the utilities/water industry.
* Experience delivering major clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
* Demonstrable experience with rising mains, water main reinforcements and replacements, shaft works, storm storage schemes, and minor M&E installations.
* Strong understanding of civil engineering and water industry construction practices.
* Experience supervising direct labour and subcontractors.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications
* SSSTS or SMSTS.
* CSCS Card.
* First Aid at Work.
* NRSWA Supervisor.
* Temporary Works Supervisor.
* Relevant civil engineering qualifications