Foreman (Scotland)

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Scotland is seeking a hands-on Site Foreman to lead construction teams and manage site operations for major infrastructure projects. You will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while also mentoring the workforce. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and quality. This role offers excellent lodge allowances for working away from home in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent lodge allowances

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive individual with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality.
• Willingness to support and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams on site, managing task allocation and daily briefings.
• Support the Works Manager and Site Agent in supervising site operations.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are followed at all times.
• Monitor quality of work and progress across specific site areas.
• Coordinate the use, inspection and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Liaise with Site Engineers, Gangers, Plant Operatives and other trades.
• Mentor the workforce and support professional development.
• Carry out equipment checks and safety inspections.
• Promote a positive safety-first culture.
• Maintain site records and assist in delivering project objectives.

Skills

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Cat and Genny

Lifting operations (Supervisor or Slinger)

Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

Job description

Overview

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering high quality civil engineering projects? Jones Bros Civil Engineering is looking for a Site Foreman to join our project delivery team on major infrastructure schemes. Reporting to the Works Manager and Site Agent, you’ll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of our infrastructure projects by overseeing daily site operations, maintaining compliance, and driving high standards across safety, quality and performance.

You’ll be expected to travel with overnight stays required depending on site location. In return, we offer excellent lodge allowances for working away from home, along with the opportunity to manage impactful schemes and further your career within a growing business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead construction teams on site, managing task allocation and daily briefings
• Support the Works Manager and Site Agent in supervising site operations
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are followed at all times
• Monitor quality of work and progress across specific site areas
• Coordinate the use, inspection and maintenance of equipment and plant
• Liaise with Site Engineers, Gangers, Plant Operatives and other trades
• Mentor the workforce and support professional development on site
• Carry out equipment checks and safety inspections in line with company procedures
• Promote a positive safety-first culture and represent the Jones Bros brand professionally
• Support team communication, planning and conflict resolution where needed
• Maintain site records and assist in delivering project objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Cat and Genny
• Lifting operations (Supervisor or Slinger)
• Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

You’ll be a reliable and proactive individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, teamwork and quality. A willingness to support and develop others is essential, along with a positive attitude and desire to grow with the business.

Why Join Jones Bros?

At Jones Bros, we take pride in self-delivering complex civil engineering projects that make a difference. Our people are central to our success, and we’re committed to supporting their growth, wellbeing and career progression. As a Site Foreman, you’ll benefit from a supportive team environment, practical leadership opportunities and the chance to work on a variety of impactful projects.

Contact

If you have any questions before or after submitting your application, please contact the HR Team on [e-mail].

Please note: We are not accepting calls from recruitment agencies at this time.