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General Foreman

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: a month

Job 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

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