General Foreman in Kelsale

On-site in Kelsale·Full-time·Added 4 months ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Kier

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Kelsale
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Kier is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Kelsale.

Requirements

What we're looking for

This role of General Foreman is great for you if:

You hold SSSTS or SMSTS certification and a CSCS Card (Gold or Black)
You have proven experience in a construction supervisory role with strong leadership skills
You possess excellent knowledge of construction methods, can interpret construction drawings, and have experience in Groundworks, Earthworks & Reinforced Concrete
You have strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills for liaising with teams, contractors, and stakeholders
You have a strong focus on health and safety compliance with First Aid at Work certification

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Visa & relocation

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

The role

We're looking for a General Foreman to join our Sizewell C team based in Suffolk.

Location: Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, Suffolk

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Foreman to join our Sizewell C team in Suffolk. You'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction operations related to large infrastructure projects, ensuring that all work is performed safely, on schedule, and to the required specifications, while managing supervisors, subcontractors, and resources on-site.

What you'll do

As a General Foreman, you'll be working within the Sizewell C team, supporting them in delivering large infrastructure projects safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include:

Supervising and coordinating site operatives, tradespeople, and subcontractors to ensure work is carried out according to programme schedules
Enforcing health and safety policies, conducting site safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations
Monitoring workmanship and ensuring all work meets required specifications and quality standards
Allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and progress against project timelines
Maintaining accurate site records including labour allocation and daily diaries

How you'll work

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

About Kier

Industry: Construction

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Additional information

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.