Job Title: General Foreperson

Location: Edinburgh and The Scottish Borders

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Contract Scotland are delighted to partner with our client, a highly reputable civil engineering contractor, for their search for a General Foreperson to join their team on a permanent basis. With work throughout Edinburgh and the Scottish borders this would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced squad leader ready for a step up in their career to work with one of the most valued civil engineering businesses in Scotland.

Working primarily within the water sector, the business has seen an array of project wins and has exciting growth plans.  They specialise in working on large scale civil engineering projects as well as smaller, more specialist works across Scotland.  You will work with a team on water projects as part of a wider framework. The client is well placed to secure future works on this framework within the public sector and as such, a background in operating on Scottish Water projects would be ideal for this role.

As the General Foreman you will be responsible for managing all site operations, working with contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and clients to ensure that highest quality work is delivered at all times.

Essential requirements:

• A demonstrable background in civil engineering works - Scottish Water projects being desirable for this role.
• Pipeline experience is essential.
• Experience of managing all operational activities on site.
• Experience of keeping site diaries.
• Marine experience considered.
• Previous experience delivering all health & safety and quality procedures.
• Previous experience working with a civil engineering contractor.
• Able to proactively provide solutions to challenges on site.
• Experience of delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Proven experience of effectively communicating with onsite staff, sub-contractors and management.
• Passionate about promoting a safe working culture on your projects.

On offer is a competitive salary with additional benefits package.  With a healthy pipeline of work secured, this is an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges.   If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with a copy of your most recent CV or for more information, contact Karin Campbell on (phone number removed) quoting J43877.

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