Foreperson

McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced foreperson to supervise water and civil engineering projects across the Midlands and South East. You will lead site operatives and subcontractors, allocate resources, and ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and RAMS.

The role requires a Black or Gold CSCS card, SMSTS/SSSTS, NVQ Level 3 and prior supervisory experience, with strong health and safety and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Black or Gold CSCS card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant construction or civil engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in a Foreperson or similar supervisory role.
• Experience within civil engineering, utilities or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.
• Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate site teams and manage daily workloads effectively.
• Flexibility to work across the Midlands and South East as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across water and civil engineering projects.
• Lead site operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials and equipment in line with programme requirements.
• Monitor progress and report updates to Site Managers and project management teams.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and technical information.
• Conduct site briefings and toolbox talks where required.
• Ensure all operatives follow RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate activities with engineers, subcontractors and other trades.
• Identify potential delays, site issues and health and safety concerns, escalating where necessary.
• Maintain site records and complete relevant documentation.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions across the site.
• Support the successful delivery of project milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Site coordination

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in civil engineering

Job description

Company: McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd

Location: Peterborough, with work across the Midlands and South East

Sector: Water / Civil Engineering

Employer: Working on behalf of a Tier 1 Contractor

£27.03 per hour PAYE.

Candidates

must hold all of the following:

Black or Gold CSCS card.

SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant construction or civil engineering discipline.

Previous experience in a Foreperson or similar supervisory role.

Experience within civil engineering, utilities or water infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.

Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Ability to coordinate site teams and manage daily workloads effectively.

Flexibility to work across the Midlands and South East as required.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across water and civil engineering projects.

Lead site operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.

Allocate labour, plant, materials and equipment in line with programme requirements.

Monitor progress and report updates to Site Managers and project management teams.

Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and method statements.

Read and interpret construction drawings and technical information.

Conduct site briefings and toolbox talks where required.

Ensure all operatives follow RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.

Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.

Coordinate activities with engineers, subcontractors and other trades.

Identify potential delays, site issues and health and safety concerns, escalating where necessary.

Maintain site records and complete relevant documentation.

Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions across the site.

Support the successful delivery of project milestones and deadlines.

MSS Infrastructure Ltd operates as an employment business and is committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups within the construction industry, including women, individuals with disabilities (where compatible with safety-critical environments), and ethnically diverse or minority candidates. By submitting your application, you agree to the processing, storage, and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, including contact regarding this and other suitable opportunities.

Rate variations are dependent upon shift pattern, assignment requirements, engagement type and, where applicable, relevant experience and qualifications.

McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd

McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd