Substation Site Foreman | Safety & Delivery Lead

Randstad Construction and Property; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Foreman to oversee a major substation project in Lochgilphead. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme milestones are met.

The role requires a CSCS card, SMSTS, a valid driving license, and a willingness to work unsociable hours. The position is temporary, based on site, with a daily rate of £350 and through end of December.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS, and a current Driving License.
• Proven track record supervising direct labor and subcontractors on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and incident protocols.
• Experience monitoring project scope, material tolerances, and ITPs.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours, nights, or weekends as required by site schedules.
• Desirable: earthworks, deep drainage and RC concrete experience.
• Desirable: experience delivering high-profile infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct labor and subcontractors on daily site operations.
• Lead daily Task Briefing Sheets and Toolbox Talks; ensure safe systems of work.
• Contribute to Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, and temporary works solutions.
• Drive a "Right First Time" quality culture and monitor workmanship against specs.
• Inspect and maintain site plant and equipment; manage lift/break-ground permits with engineering teams.
• Chair daily short-interval control meetings and track weekly production vs KPIs.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Health & safety

Safety briefings

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Foreman to oversee a major substation project in Lochgilphead. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme milestones are met.

The role requires a CSCS card, SMSTS, a valid driving license, and a willingness to work unsociable hours. The position is temporary, based on site, with a daily rate of £350 and through end of December.