General Foreman - Civil Engineering - Power/Renewable Energy

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering General Foreman to oversee projects across Scotland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with expertise in health and safety management, and strong IT skills. This permanent role involves organizing labour and materials, ensuring safety compliance, and managing teams. A UK manual driving licence is required and candidates should be willing to travel across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in civil engineering and earthworks.
• Skilled in managing direct teams, subcontractors, and plant.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Organise labour, plant, and materials for project completion.
• Ensure site health and safety procedures are followed.
• Manage and coordinate direct labour for civil engineering works.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Health and safety management

IT and record-keeping skills

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

First People Solutions are partnering with a leading civil engineering firm who specialise in earthworks on power and renewable energy projects, and we are recruiting an experienced Civil Engineering General Foreman on a permanent basis to cover projects through Scotland.

You will ideally be located in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife or anywhere else throughout the central belt and able to travel to various sites throughout Scotland when required.

Responsibilities

• Organise labour, plant, and materials to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Take ownership of site health and safety, ensuring RAMS are communicated and followed.
• Assist the Site Agent with initial set-up, implementing company systems and procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; carry out accurate material take-offs.
• Manage and coordinate direct labour and gangers to deliver civil engineering works.
• Oversee delivery of earthworks and reinforced concrete packages.
• Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Keep clear and accurate site records, including diaries, allocation sheets, plant returns, and GRNs.
• Contribute to weekly progress meetings, providing updates on resources and programme status.
• Liaise with subcontractors, offering support to ensure smooth delivery.
• Identify and escalate technical issues where appropriate.
• Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to programme requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in civil engineering and earthworks.
• Skilled in managing direct teams, subcontractors, and plant.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety management on site.
• Confident IT and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland.
• SMSTS/SSSTS certification.
• First Aid certification.

Desirable

• Previous experience in live substations or the energy sector.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete works.
• HSG47 Service Avoidance (Cat/Genny).

How to apply

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Kieran Quinn
First People Solutions
Account Manager - White Collar Civil Engineering & Construction Recruitment.
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