General Foreman - Utilities

Orion Group is working with an award winning client, boasting an impressive order book, to source a General Foreman with Civils & Utilities experience to deliver projects across the North and East of Scotland.

As a key member of the project team, you will be tasked with delivering multi-million pound projects, aimed at providing sustainable infrastructure for communities in the North & North East of Scotland.

As General Foreman you will take full responsibility for controlling all physical elements of the work from commencement through to the issue of the Maintenance Certificate and to maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability .

• Have day to day management of site-based construction works.
• Responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
• Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
• Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial targets.
• Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
• Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.

About You

• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the company values
• Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
• Execution of construction work in line with ITP's, quality standards and safety documentation.
• Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Able to read and interpret design drawings.
• Proven leadership capability.
• Proven experience of working on Scottish water Projects.

The role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to work a Principle contractor with opportunities for career development.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.