Lead Site Foreperson – Streetscape & Safety Champion

Galliford Try Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Official association membership paid

Discounts on corporate offers

Be Well wellbeing programme

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a General Foreperson to oversee daily construction activities on a high-profile Aberdeen Streetscape project. You will coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors, ensure safety, quality and program standards, and support planning with site teams.

The role requires SMSTS/CSCS qualifications, strong communication, and a proven ability to lead and motivate crews in demanding environments. Aberdeen-based, full-time with adaptable working practices.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and delivering toolbox talks.
• Ability to read design drawings and construction documentation.
• Experience leading site teams on highways, rail, water or aviation projects.
• CSCS/SMSTS qualifications and Office 365 proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of site works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure RAMS, COSHH, and Permit to Work compliance.
• Lead site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Maintain accurate site records and diaries.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication

ITP interpretation

Site coordination

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

General Foreperson

Location – Aberdeen, Scotland

Purpose of the role:

As a General Foreperson, on our high profile Aberdeen Streetscape project in Aberdeen city centre, you will manage daily construction activities, ensuring a safe working environment and effective resource coordination.

You will work closely with the Site Agent and Project Manager in order to ensure that safety, quality, and program standards are met while maintaining clear communication with all teams.

What will you be doing:

• Help create and maintain a “Knowingly Safe” working environment for everyone on site.

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of site-based construction works.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to support programme and cost targets.

• Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in line with approved designs and specifications.

• Support planning and programming activities with the site engineering and delivery teams.

• Attend and contribute to site coordination meetings to support smooth delivery of works.

• Ensure RAMS, COSHH assessments and Permit to Work systems are in place and followed before work starts.

• Lead site inductions, deliver toolbox talks/briefings, supervise subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality work, and keep accurate site records (including diaries and check sheets).

About you:

• Strong commitment to working safely and following safety procedures, including delivering toolbox talks and briefings.

• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and clients.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, staying calm and professional under pressure.

• Able to deliver construction works in line with ITPs, quality standards and project documentation, and interpret design drawings.

• Relevant sector and discipline experience (e.g. Highways, Rail, Water or Aviation; earthworks, structures, drainage).

• Holds relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS with Office 365 skills

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero

Infrastructure (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes.

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within ourInfrastructurebusiness please contactSkyemarie Bree on [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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