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Job No. BBUK18626

General Foreman - Elgin

Regional Scotland

Project Management

Elgin

Permanent

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced General Foreman to join our team on the BBNP ASTI North Project in Elgin.

As General Foreman, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of construction activities, providing leadership and supervision across site operations. You will be responsible for coordinating Foremen, Gangers, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality and programme standards.

You will work closely with the wider project and engineering teams to plan upcoming activities, allocate resources effectively and maintain progress against key project milestones.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who is comfortable leading from the front and creating a positive, safety-focused and productive site environment.

What you'll be doing

As General Foreman, you will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to Foremen, Gangers, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure the appropriate levels of labour, plant and resources are allocated to each work activity.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, leading by example and promoting the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Contribute to the development of Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and Toolbox Talks.
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement appropriate controls and corrective actions.
• Ensure plant, equipment and small tools are suitable for their intended task and appropriately maintained.
• Monitor the performance of plant operators, appointed persons and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular Safety and Environmental Tours, identifying opportunities to continually improve site safety.
• Provide input and recommendations relating to Temporary Works solutions.
• Work closely with the engineering team to identify upcoming setting-out requirements.
• Ensure the workforce has the correct information relating to specifications, workmanship, tolerances and required finishes.
• Carry out independent inspections and ensure any non-conformances are identified and reported appropriately.
• Promote a strong Right First Time culture across direct labour and the supply chain.
• Monitor standards of workmanship and deliver Quality Toolbox Talks where required.
• Contribute to weekly programmes and monitor progress against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Clearly communicate weekly programmes, priorities and targets to the workforce.
• Understand key project milestones and ensure sufficient resources are available to achieve them.
• Monitor labour, plant and site productivity and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Monitor material usage and wastage and implement appropriate improvement measures.
• Validate labour and plant records in accordance with project cost-control procedures.
• Maintain awareness of project scope and highlight additional works or potential changes to the appropriate project team.
• Support the project''s wider sustainability objectives and continuous improvement activities.

Who we're looking for

We''re looking for a hands-on and experienced construction professional with a strong track record of supervising direct labour and subcontractors in a busy project environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a General Foreman, Foreman or in a comparable construction supervisory position.
• Strong experience managing and coordinating the activities of direct labour, subcontractors and site teams.
• A good working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• An uncompromising approach to safety with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and implement improvements.
• Experience contributing to Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments and task briefings.
• Experience delivering engaging and effective Toolbox Talks.
• An understanding of Temporary Works and construction engineering interfaces.
• Experience planning and allocating labour, plant and other resources across construction activities.
• A good understanding of construction specifications, tolerances and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Experience monitoring workmanship and promoting a Right First Time approach.
• The ability to understand construction programmes, key milestones and productivity targets.
• Experience taking off and scheduling material quantities accurately.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of material wastage, labour and plant records and additional works.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and influence site teams.
• The ability to take ownership of activities, make decisions and clearly communicate expectations and outcomes.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively on your own initiative.
• A current CSCS Card and driving licence.
• Flexibility to work nights or unsociable hours where project requirements demand.

Above all, you''ll be a visible, hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently, while getting the best from the workforce and supply chain.

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We''re also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that's shaping the UK's low-carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence-where your voice makes a difference.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ''Employer Recognition Scheme'' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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