Senior General Foreperson

Costain Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Oldham is seeking an experienced Senior General Foreperson to lead operational delivery for projects. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders to ensure safety and quality throughout all project phases, from pre-construction to onsite execution. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex projects and communicate effectively with clients and delivery teams, ensuring timely and successful project completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and delivery within construction.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including clients and teams.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational delivery for specific projects during pre-construction and onsite.
• Coordinate with delivery teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Maintain effective communication among project stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Safety management

Job description

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 – 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 – 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites.

We are looking for an experienced Senior General Foreperson to sit within the Project Delivery team and drive delivery through the Project both in pre-construction and on site delivery.

As our new Senior General Foreperson, you’ll be responsible for the operational delivery on a specific project supporting pre-construction buildability and onsite delivery, supported by a wider delivery team. This is a senior position within the Project team. The role requires an individual with strong strategic thinking and ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including client teams, designers and direct reports to drive safety and quality delivery at all stages.