General Foreman

Kier Group; Kelsale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a General Foreman to join the Sizewell C team in Suffolk. The role oversees day-to-day construction operations on large infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality while managing on-site supervisors, subcontractors, and resources.

45 hours per week with some flexibility on hours. Based at Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, Suffolk, the role requires SSSTS/SMSTS and CSCS Card, strong leadership, and ability to interpret drawings, plus

Qualifications

• SSSTS or SMSTS certification and a CSCS Card (Gold or Black)
• Experience in a construction supervisory role with strong leadership
• Knowledge of construction methods and ability to interpret drawings; experience in Groundworks, Earthworks & Reinforced Concrete
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; focus on health and safety with First Aid at Work

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating site operatives, tradespeople, and subcontractors to follow programme schedules
• Enforcing health and safety policies, conducting site safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations
• Monitoring workmanship to meet required specifications and quality standards
• Allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and progress against project timelines
• Maintaining accurate site records including labour allocation and daily diaries

Skills

SSSTS/SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card (Gold or Black)

Leadership & Supervisory Experience

Communication & Problem-Solving

Groundworks/Earthworks & Reinforced -

Job description

We're looking for a General Foreman to join our Sizewell C team based in Suffolk.

Location: Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, Suffolk

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Foreman to join our Sizewell C team in Suffolk. You'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction operations related to large infrastructure projects, ensuring that all work is performed safely, on schedule, and to the required specifications, while managing supervisors, subcontractors, and resources on-site.

What will you be responsible for?

As a General Foreman, you'll be working within the Sizewell C team, supporting them in delivering large infrastructure projects safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include:

• Supervising and coordinating site operatives, tradespeople, and subcontractors to ensure work is carried out according to programme schedules
• Enforcing health and safety policies, conducting site safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations
• Monitoring workmanship and ensuring all work meets required specifications and quality standards
• Allocating daily tasks, monitoring productivity and progress against project timelines
• Maintaining accurate site records including labour allocation and daily diaries

What are we looking for?

This role of General Foreman is great for you if:

• You hold SSSTS or SMSTS certification and a CSCS Card (Gold or Black)
• You have proven experience in a construction supervisory role with strong leadership skills
• You possess excellent knowledge of construction methods, can interpret construction drawings, and have experience in Groundworks, Earthworks & Reinforced Concrete
• You have strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills for liaising with teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• You have a strong focus on health and safety compliance with First Aid at Work certification

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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