Section Foreman

Construction; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Career DevelopmentOpport.

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 EAP

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a national construction business to recruit a Section Foreman for its Inverness depot. The role involves managing materials, coordinating site activities and supporting the Project Manager to deliver a safe, on-time project.

Candidate should have proven section foreman or supervisor experience on large sites, CSCS, and a strong safety focus. Salary is £45,000–£50,000 with car allowance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card as a minimum site qualification.
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred.
• First Aid qualification desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence held.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery, storage and maintenance of materials, plant and equipment on site.
• Support Project Manager to implement changes directed by client.
• Lead site teams (including subcontractors) to meet contractual obligations and production targets.
• Collaborate on work programmes, method statements and risk assessments.
• Lead site inspections and report safety and performance metrics to management.
• Brief all site employees on safe systems of work and conduct toolbox talks.

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

First Aid

Driving Licence

Job description

MB951: Section Foreman

Location: Inverness

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave - plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Section Foreman on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot.

• Manage, order and co-ordinate the delivery, storage and maintenance of all materials, plant and equipment on site.
• Assist Project Manager to deliver changes to the works directed by Client.
• Direct, coach and support site teams (including subcontractors) on all site-related activity to meet Contractual Obligations and achieve production targets
• Collaborate with the Site Management Team in the production of work programmes, and method statements.
• Lead regular site inspections in conjunction with appropriate management to ensure that the works are constructed correctly and safely in conformance with Codes of Practice, Method statements and risk assessments, providing reports to Senior Management and monitoring actions taken as a result.
• Ensure that all site employees are briefed on safe systems of work; Tool Box talks, Task Briefings and Method Statements.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and HSQE Team in the development of the Project IMS Plan and implementation.
• Ensure that appropriate Health & /Safety plans are in place in place, regularly monitoring and reporting on Health & Safety performance and risks.
• Manage the close out of any Close Calls or unsafe acts/conditions observed and lead the investigation of any accidents or incidents.
• Work Collaboratively with the project team attending regular project meetings
• Assist project manager in maintain, audit & update management plans
• Utilise and input as required to the document control system
• Assist and input into learning from experience meetings

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working as a Section Foreman, General Foreman, or Supervisor within heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, or major construction projects.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors and direct labour on large construction sites.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, site coordination, and programme delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and maintain high standards of site safety and productivity.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred
• First Aid qualification desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

MB951: Section Foreman Location: Inverness Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave - plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP