Works Foreman
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Liz Bogue
Benefits
Life assurance
Private medical insurance
Additional holiday purchase opportunities
Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
Enhanced family leave & policies
Share plan schemes
Free health & wellbeing services
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Green car scheme
Works Foreman
We're looking for a Works Foreman to join our Yorkshire Water Framework
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Hours: 45 hours 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.
Working on the AMP8 framework for Yorkshire Water, you'll oversee on-site operations and ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of construction activities. You'll be the key link between site teams, subcontractors, and senior management, ensuring that works are delivered to specification, quality standards, and programme requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects while working collaboratively with talented teams across the business.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Works Foreman, you'll be working within the Yorkshire Water team, supporting them in delivering high-quality construction projects safely and efficiently.
Your day to day will include:
- Planning, coordinating, and overseeing site works to ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient delivery in line with project specifications and programmes
- Providing health and safety leadership to operational delivery teams and ensuring compliance with all safety requirements
- Managing General Foreman, Foreman, Site Supervisors, and other resources to achieve project goals
- Maintaining effective relationships with clients and stakeholders to protect and enhance the company's reputation
- Controlling short and medium-term programmes and ensuring timely ordering and delivery of plant and equipment
What are we looking for?
This role of Works Foreman is great for you if:
- You have an HNC in a construction-related subject or Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management
- You can demonstrate knowledge and practical application of site construction activities and management of staff, operatives, and subcontractors within regulated sectors
- You hold a Gold Supervisors or Black Managers Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
- You have completed Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- You enjoy working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to reach innovative solutions and build effective relationships
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.
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Location: Leeds
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Vacancy ID: 11819
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Background check: None
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Closing date: 31 Aug 2026
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Contract type: Permanent
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Working hours: Full Time
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Flexible working: Yes
Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.
