Foreman

Randstad CPE; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced General Foreman with a solid civil engineering and construction background for an immediate-start contract running through to late December 2026. The role provides essential on-site leadership across two substation projects in Argyll and Bute / West Scotland.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries, and enforce strict health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a General Foreman or Site Supervisor in civil/construction.
• Valid CSCS (Black or Gold preferred) and SMSTS/SSSTS are required.
• First Aid at Work certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site operations across two substation sites.
• Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings and risk assessments.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental standards on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant movements and material deliveries.
• Supervise civil and structural works to meet program milestones.

Skills

Site supervision

Trade coordination

Health and safety leadership

Job description

Location: Argyll and Bute / West Scotland (Sequential coverage across two substation sites)

Contract Type: Temporary / Contract (Cover through 23/12/2026)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

General Foreman with a solid civil engineering and construction background for an immediate-start contract running through to late December 2026.

This role provides essential site leadership to cover operational leave across two substation projects sequentially:

Site 2: Remaining contract duration covering Crarae Substation (through 23rd December 2026)

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day on-site operational activities and trade coordination.

Deliver daily morning briefings, tool-box talks, and activity hazard assessments.

Enforce strict health, safety, and environmental standards on site.

Coordinate subcontractors, plant movements, and material deliveries.

Supervise general civil engineering and structural building packages to ensure program milestones and quality benchmarks are met.

Key Requirements

Experience: Strong background as a General Foreman or Site Supervisor in heavy civil engineering or commercial construction.

Sector Knowledge: Prior substation or high-voltage site experience is an advantage, but not essential-core civil engineering capability is the primary focus.

Certifications: Valid CSCS (Black or Gold card preferred), along with SMSTS or SSSTS, and First Aid at Work.

Mobility: Willingness and ability to work across both regional locations over the contract duration.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.