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General Foreman

First People Solutions
Posted a month ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G2 5LA, Scotland

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • First People Solutions is seeking an experienced General Foreman for a well-established civil engineering contractor.
  • The role involves overseeing 2-3 projects simultaneously, primarily focused on road planing, surfacing, and general civil engineering works valued between 5k and 1.5m.
  • Candidates should have previous experience as a General Foreman, with project experience in roads or highways being beneficial.
  • The position requires essential qualifications including SSSTS, CSCS (Gold card), and First Aid at Work, with a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV to join a respected contractor and advance their careers in the civil engineering sector.

First People Solutions are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced General Foreman. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team and play a key leadership role on projects including road planing, surfacing, and general civil engineering works, with values ranging from 5k to 1.5m.

You will oversee 2-3 projects simultaneously, managing daily on-site operations and ensuring each is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule, and in line with safety and quality regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Supervision and Leadership

  • Oversee multiple sites, managing resources, subcontractors, and labourers.
  • Supervise and motivate site teams to ensure high-quality work and efficient completion of tasks.
  • Enforce strict adherence to CDM 2015 regulations, Health & Safety standards, and Chapter 8 requirements.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, documenting findings and reporting them to the manager.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks to the team.
  • Monitor drainage and shoring system installations, concrete placement, and reinforcement for foundations and structural slabs.
  • Maintain accurate records of site activities, including site measurements, progress updates, and incidents.
  • Allocate the appropriate level of labour, plant, and materials for varying project sizes.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and the internal team to ensure smooth project execution.

Experience Required:

  • Previous experience as a General Foreman with a civil engineering contractor, project experience in roads/highways would be beneficial
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, ensuring key programme dates are met.
  • Knowledge (with training provided) of various groundworks aspects, including: Use of cable avoidance equipment, Drainage and shoring system installations, Concrete placement and reinforcement, Hard landscaping with natural materials.

Required qualifications:

  • SSSTS essential. SMSTS (desirable)
  • CSCS (Gold card). Black card is desirable
  • NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act).
  • First Aid at Work
  • Confined Spaces certification (desirable)


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a respected contractor on a variety of roads and highways projects, submit your CV to First People Solutions.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

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