Foreman

Galliford Try

Altofts

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical scheme options

Paid membership to professional associations

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Foreman for their AMP8 Framework Team, working across various locations in the UK. This role involves supervising site operations, promoting safety and health, and efficiently managing resources. Ideal candidates will have experience in the civils or water industries, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications like SMSTS and CSCS.

Galliford Try offers various benefits including generous holiday, corporate discounts, and medical schemes. The environment is supportive of diverse working arrangements and advocates for inclusivity.

Qualifications

Strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.
Experience in heavy civils and/or water industry environments.
Confidence in interpreting specifications and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the site workforce daily.
Lead daily site construction activities.
Manage labour and materials to meet project targets.

Skills

Health and safety commitment

Quality assurance processes

Team leadership

Effective communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Relevant qualification in construction or engineering

SMSTS

CSCS

EUSR National Water Hygiene

Temporary Works Supervisor

First Aid at Work

Fire Marshal

Job description

FOREMAN – ENVIRONMENT

WEST YORKSHIRE - NORMANTON or ROTHERHAM

We are currently seeking an experienced Foreman to join our AMP8 Framework Team, working on site across multiple locations on the Yorkshire Water Framework.

Our Environment Division delivers end‑to‑end (“source to sea”) asset solutions across the UK and Scotland, working on both framework and standalone projects. Since AMP3, we have successfully delivered over £2bn of assets for clients including Yorkshire Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Affinity Water, Severn Trent and Scottish Water.

As a well‑established partner in the water sector, we are entering an exciting period of growth. We are continuing to innovate, invest in digital delivery and strengthen our long‑term capability. This is a great opportunity to be part of that journey.

What you'll be doing

Promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and inclusive working environment on site.
Supervising and supporting the site workforce and supply chain on a day‑to‑day basis.
Leading and coordinating daily site‑based construction activities.
Managing labour, plant and materials to meet programme and cost targets.
Identifying, reporting and supporting the management of any changes in scope, design, programme or commercial impact.
Ensuring both temporary and permanent works are delivered in line with approved designs and quality standards.
Understanding and implementing temporary works requirements where applicable.
Providing regular progress and performance updates to the Site Manager.
Ensuring site teams and partners are working to the latest design and construction information.
Carrying out regular health and safety inspections and promoting best practice.
Ensuring RAMS, permits to work, site inductions and safety briefings are completed correctly and consistently.
Escalating technical challenges or unforeseen issues promptly and constructively.
Maintaining robust quality assurance and control processes.
Completing accurate and detailed daily site records and diaries.

About you

A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.
A good understanding of quality assurance processes.
Experience working in heavy civils and/or water industry environments.
Confidence reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, programmes and technical information.
Proven experience leading teams within a construction site environment.
Clear and effective communication skills.
A proactive, collaborative approach aligned with our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

Qualifications and certifications (or working towards)

SMSTS
CSCS
EUSR National Water Hygiene
Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)
First Aid at Work
Fire Marshal
A relevant qualification in construction, engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
A wide range of corporate discounts.
Cycle to Work schemes.
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and the employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you to confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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