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General Foreman

Avenue Scotland
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7JA, Scotland

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of General Foreman is available in Dunfermline and the Central Belt, with a salary that is negotiable depending on experience.
  • Candidates are expected to have proven experience in earthworks and civil engineering, ideally with a background in managing direct workforce and subcontractors.
  • The role requires a strong understanding of site health and safety management, along with IT literacy and good record-keeping skills.
  • Applicants must possess a full manual UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across Scotland as needed.
  • A minimum of several years of relevant experience is required, along with certifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid.


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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