General Foreman

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced General Foreman to lead water infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will manage site teams, coordinate labour and subcontractors, and ensure work meets quality, cost, and schedule targets while maintaining safety at the forefront.

In this role you’ll drive continuous improvement, plan with look-ahead programmes, and build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to deliver critical infrastructure for communities.

Qualifications

• Must hold SMSTS and NRSWA Supervisor qualifications.
• EUSR/DOMS Network qualifications and CSCS Gold Card are essential.
• Confined Space (Medium Risk) and First Aid certifications are expected.
• Construction Management qualification is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel throughout Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Supervise direct labour and site-based subcontractors.
• Ensure work is completed to agreed quality, cost and programme requirements.
• Support project planning through look-ahead programmes and resource management.
• Manage site health, safety, environmental and compliance standards.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Assist with project change management and risk mitigation plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Health & Safety

Education

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

EUSR/DOMS

CSCS Gold Card

Confined Space

First Aid

Construction Management qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

General Foreman Water Infrastructure Scotland Ready to Lead Projects That Make a Lasting Difference?

If you're an experienced General Foreman looking for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential water infrastructure projects that support communities across Scotland.

Join a collaborative team where safety comes first, quality is non-negotiable, and your leadership will directly contribute to the successful delivery of major capital investment programmes. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Working within a specialist MEICA and Capital Maintenance team, you'll help deliver complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects that improve environmental performance, safeguard water supplies, and ensure critical assets continue to serve future generations.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll lead site operations, coordinate teams, maintain the highest standards of health, safety and quality, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. Along the way, you'll build strong relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, and customers while helping to solve real engineering challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

As General Foreman, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of water infrastructure projects.

• Supervising direct labour and site-based subcontractors.

• Ensuring work is completed to agreed quality, cost and programme requirements.

• Supporting project planning through look-ahead programmes and effective resource management.

• Managing site health, safety, environmental and compliance standards.

• Delivering site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.

• Assisting with project change management and implementing risk mitigation plans.

• Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders affected by the works.

• Driving a strong culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be an experienced construction professional with a strong background in water or civil engineering projects and a passion for leading teams safely and effectively.

Ideally, you’ll have experience with:

• Large diameter pipelaying.

• Streetworks.

• Deep excavations.

• Temporary works.

• Shafts and reinforced concrete structures.

• Supervising and developing site teams.

You’ll also hold (or be working towards) relevant industry qualifications, including:

• SMSTS.

• NRSWA Supervisor.

• EUSR/DOMS Network qualifications.

• CSCS Gold Card.

• Confined Space (Medium Risk).

• First Aid certification.

• Construction Management qualification (preferred).

• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel throughout Scotland.

Most importantly, you’ll demonstrate visible Health & Safety leadership and the ability to motivate others to deliver exceptional results.

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation delivering some of Scotland’s most important infrastructure projects. Alongside genuine career development opportunities, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Company vehicle and fuel card, with electric and hybrid options available.

• Electric and hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

• Private healthcare for you and your family.

• Healthcare Cash Plan.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Life assurance.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 24/7 Online GP service.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Retail discounts through a dedicated rewards platform.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Family-friendly enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• Recognition and referral reward schemes.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.