General Foreman

Kier Group plc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Kier Group plc in Warrington is seeking a General Foreperson to oversee water and wastewater project on-site, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise subcontractors and teams, coordinate with planners, read blueprints, uphold safety policies, and keep accurate site records. Driving licence and willingness to travel between sites are required. Kier Group plc offers a collaborative environment and opportunities within its water division.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, ideally with supervisory or foreperson experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise with teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Able to motivate, guide, and mentor teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and specifications.
• Hold a full driving licence and be able to travel to various sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of supervisors, work teams, and subcontractors on-site.
• Interpret project plans, programmes, and drawings to delegate work assignments effectively.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all personnel adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor work quality, conduct regular inspections, and address any issues that arise.
• Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including labour hours, equipment usage, and site conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Blueprint reading

Site safety

Job description

Your Role

As a General Foreperson, you will play a vital role in ensuring that all work on our water and wastewater treatment projects is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You'll manage teams, subcontractors, and resources on-site, making a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of supervisors, work teams, and subcontractors on-site.
• Interpret project plans, programmes, and drawings to delegate work assignments effectively.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all personnel adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor work quality, conduct regular inspections, and address any issues that arise.
• Maintain accurate records of daily operations, including labour hours, equipment usage, and site conditions.

Qualifications

• You have experience in the construction industry, ideally with supervisory or foreperson experience.
• You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills for liaising with teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• You can motivate, guide, and mentor teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• You have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and specifications.
• You hold a full driving licence and are able to travel to various sites as required.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and transferrable skills are always welcome!

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There's never been a better time to get involved.

Rewards and Benefits

We're proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy a rewarding work environment!

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we're committed to continuous improvement. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier!