General Foreman

Deanston Cooper

General Foreman

Up to £55 000 plus car / car allowance, pension and healthcare

Deanston Cooper, Kirkliston, City of Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: None

Full Job Description

Deanston Cooper's client is a highly successful, long established, privately civil engineering contractor. Due to continued expansion, they have a current requirement for a General Foreman to work on projects up to £10million in value across the East Central Belt including roadworks, groundworks, infrastructure, water / waste water, renewable energy and sub stations.


 Your duties as General Foreman will include:


  • Management of operational activities
  • Ensuring that all plant and equipment is suitable for purpose
  • Management of the operational activities of the supply chain
  • Maintaining operational records
  • Putting into action the plans for works
  • Organising sub-contractors for the work
  • Ensuring that all projects are completed on time and budget
  • Ensuring that the necessary resources are available to deliver the required performance
  • Monitoring performance standards
  • Ensuring that all health, safety, environmental and quality procedures are maintained
  • Effectively liaising and managing operational interfaces
  • Organising the logistics of the site

Applications are welcome from experienced General Foreman who:


  • Have gained experience working for another Civil Engineering contractor
  • Have worked on a wide variety of civils projects.
  • Have a non-confrontational manner and good knowledge of safety and environmental legislation.