Contracting Foreperson

Breedon Group; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company use van

Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on products

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Civils Foreperson based in Marybank Quarry, Western Isles, to lead civil engineering and construction operations. This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional standards while ensuring safety and quality.

You will supervise site operations, manage resources, and liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success. The position offers a competitive salary, a company van, pension scheme, and 33 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience within civil engineering, construction, groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities, or related sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, industry best practice, and relevant legislation.
• Competent in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site-based civil engineering activities.
• Coordinate and manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against programme requirements and communicate any issues.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Construction methods knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Civils Foreperson

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Marybank Quarry, Western Isles

Description

As a Civils Foreperson, you will possess outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong sense of teamwork, and a flexible approach to business objectives and change. Your ability to thrive lies in your commitment to delivering exceptional standards and ensuring the highest regard for health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.

The purpose of this role is to assume responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of frontline civil engineering and construction operations. Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will lead, coach, and direct site operatives while coordinating labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.

This position demands an individual who understands the importance of strong leadership, effective communication, and a positive team culture. We are keen to recruit someone who enjoys leading from the front and takes pride in planning, coordinating, and delivering successful civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site‑based civil engineering activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate and manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise productivity and project performance
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, risk assessments, and method statements
• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all site activities
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and daily planning activities with operational teams
• Monitor progress against programme requirements and communicate any issues, delays, or resource requirements to management
• Maintain site records and documentation, including daily diaries, inspections, and quality checks
• Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery
• Take a proactive, hands‑on approach to supporting and directing site teams, providing guidance and mentoring where required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Extensive operational experience within civil engineering, construction, groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, roads, utilities, or related sectors
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, industry best practice, and relevant legislation
• Proven ability to manage frontline resources and optimise outputs, efficiency, quality, and profitability
• Competent in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop site teams
• A practical, hands‑on approach with the confidence to instruct, direct, and support operatives on site
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines

Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company use van
• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Share Saver Scheme participation
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.