General Foreman

We're looking for a General Foreperson to join our Severn Trent Framework

Location: Sheffield
Hours: 45 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

We're looking for a General Foreperson to oversee day-to-day construction operations related to the development and construction of water and wastewater treatment works. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure all work is performed safely, on schedule, and to the required specifications, whilst managing forepersons, supervisors, subcontractors, and resources on-site.

What will you be responsible for?

As a General Foreperson, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering high-quality construction projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Supervising and coordinating the daily activities of supervisors, work teams, and subcontractors
• Interpreting project plans, construction programmes, drawings, and specifications to plan and delegate work assignments effectively
• Enforcing safety protocols and ensuring all personnel adhere to safety regulations and company policies
• Monitoring work to ensure it meets quality standards and specifications, conducting regular inspections
• Providing guidance and mentorship to operatives, creating a productive and positive work environment

What are we looking for?

This role of General Foreperson is great for you if:

• You have excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills for liaising with workforce, contractors, and stakeholders
• You can motivate, guide, and mentor teams to achieve outputs
• You have strong problem-solving abilities to quickly assess project needs and provide solutions
• You can work under pressure with changing deadlines
• You hold a Full driving licence and are able to travel to various sites as required

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.