Civils Foreman (Hebrides)

Breedon Group plc; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Civils Foreman in Stornoway. The role involves coordinating site works, supervising operatives, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Applicants should possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience in civil engineering. The position offers 25 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Holiday Buy Scheme

Volunteer Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities to direct teams and make decisions.
• Experience in civil engineering or hard landscaping required.
• Possess a full driving licence and health & safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site works and oversee the team at various sites.
• Liaise with clients and contractors as necessary.
• Ensure work aligns with customer/company requirements.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Experience in civils/hard landscaping

Full driving licence

Well organized

Health & Safety focus

Ability to delegate

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Civils Foreman (Hebrides)

Application Deadline: 19 December 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Marybank Quarry, Western Isles

Description

We are currently seeking a Civil Engineering Works Foreperson based at our Marybank Quarry site, on Stornoway Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles. As a Foreperson, you will be responsible to co‑ordinate site works, oversee the team of operatives at the various sites, as well as liaising with our clients and other contractors on site as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct the work of others and make decisions where required
• Experience in civils/hard landscaping
• Full driving licence
• Well organised and strongly focused on Health & Safety at all times, with an eye for detail
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and multitask
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Customer / Company requirements
• You will need to be an excellent team player, have a safety‑first attitude, and be very adaptable.

The business places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.

Job Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme