Groundworks General Foreman

JNBentley; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company is seeking a Groundworks General Foreman to supervise gangs on civils sites in the North West, primarily within the water industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing civils projects and maintaining high health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include conducting daily briefings, overseeing civils works, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A proactive attitude and effective communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience managing gangs working on civils projects within the water industry.
• Ability to maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Experience budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise gangs and support Site Managers on civils sites.
• Conduct daily briefings, site inductions, and method statement rollout.
• Create risk and method statements.

Skills

Managing gangs on civils projects

Positive attitude towards work

Health and safety standards

Confident IT skills

Education

Current CSCS, CPCS or NPORS

SSSTS / SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Here at JN Bentley we are looking for enthusiastic and positive Groundworks General Foremen to work on our civils sites who ideally are located in the North West area.

In the role you will supervise several gangs and support Site Managers on various civils sites predominantly within the water industry. Experience within the water industry and / or heavy civils infrastructure industry experience is essential.

You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with ideally experience overseeing civils works within the water industry and general civils work such as concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying.

Candidate Specification

• Experience managing gangs working on civils projects within water industry, such as civils works on water treatment sites or reservoirs
• A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety
• Current CSCS, CPCS or NPORS
• SSSTS / SMSTS
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Confident IT Skills
• Experience budgeting and forecasting
• Experience creating risk and method statements
• Experience conducting daily briefings, site inductions, method statement rollout and progress meetings
• Knowledge of Permits to work

Advantageous

• National Water Hygiene card
• 3 day First Aid
• Lift Supervisor