Foreman

Advance Training and Recruitment Services; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS in Scotland is seeking an experienced Foreman to oversee day-to-day construction across two sites, with a short-term contract through to the end of December. The role starts ASAP and involves coordinating site operatives and subcontractors on steelwork and cladding projects.

You will supervise activities, deliver site briefings, ensure health and safety standards, and liaise with site management across both locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Foreman or supervisory role.
• Strong background in civil engineering, building or construction.
• Experience overseeing site teams and coordinating activities.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Experience with steelwork and cladding is advantageous.
• Available to start ASAP and work across both sites until year end.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.
• Deliver site briefings and communicate daily tasks and priorities.
• Supervise steelwork, cladding and related construction activities.
• Monitor progress and ensure works are completed safely and to standard.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and site requirements.
• Liaise with site management to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

Skills

Foreman experience

Civil engineering

Site supervision

Health & safety

Steelwork & cladding

Job description

Civil Engineering & Construction

Location: Scotland – two sites – Argyll & Brute
Rate: Negotiable
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: End of Year – Holiday cover
Hours: 50 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Foreman to oversee day-to-day construction activities across two sites in Scotland on a short-term contract through to the end of December.

The successful candidate will initially spend five weeks at the first site before moving to a second location for the remainder of the contract.

The works are currently focused on steelwork and cladding, so we are looking for someone with a strong background in general civil engineering, building or construction who can confidently coordinate site activities, supervise operatives and maintain high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.

• Deliver site briefings and communicate daily tasks and priorities.

• Supervise ongoing steelwork, cladding and associated construction activities.

• Monitor progress and ensure works are completed safely and to the required standards.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and site requirements.

• Liaise with site management to coordinate activities and resolve day-to-day issues.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a General Foreman or in a similar construction supervisory role.

• Strong background in civil engineering, building or general construction.

• Experience overseeing site teams and coordinating construction activities.

• A good understanding of health and safety requirements.

• Experience with steelwork and cladding would be advantageous.

• Ability to start ASAP and work across both locations until end of the year

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.