General Foreman

Kier Group; North Green; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a General Foreman to oversee day-to-day construction operations on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. You will manage supervisors, subcontractors, and resources on-site, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, and quality is delivered to specification.

Required SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS (Gold/Black) cards, and First Aid at Work, with strong leadership and communication skills. The role focuses on safe delivery of groundworks, earthworks and reinforced concrete work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a construction supervisory role with strong leadership skills.
• Proven knowledge of construction methods and the ability to interpret drawings.
• Experience in Groundworks, Earthworks & Reinforced Concrete.
• First Aid at Work certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site operatives, tradespeople and subcontractors to follow programme schedules.
• Enforce health and safety policies, run site safety briefings and ensure compliance with UK H&S regulations.
• Monitor workmanship to meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor productivity and progress against project timelines.
• Maintain accurate site records including labour allocation and daily diaries.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Construction methods

Reading drawings

Groundworks

Earthworks

Reinforced concrete

Team communication

Health and safety compliance

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

CSCS Card (Gold/Black)

First Aid at Work

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

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?

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

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

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-by-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.