Ganger

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Chargehand/Ganger at Sir Robert McAlpine play a key role in supervising and coordinating a team of operatives on-site. Reporting to the Foreman/Works Managers, the Chargehand/Ganger ensures that daily tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. The role of a chargehand/ganger effectively bridges gap between management and the workforce, often working hands-on while overseeing the team's performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Supervision: Lead and coordinate a team of operatives, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to specification.
• Work Allocation: Distribute daily work instructions and ensure operatives understand their tasks and responsibilities.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce safe working practices in line with site rules and legislation (e.g., CDM Regulations).
• Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Progress Reporting: Provide updates to the Site Supervisor or Foreman on task progress, issues, and resource needs.
• Toolbox Talks & Briefings: Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks to ensure team awareness of safety and operational requirements.
• Material & Equipment Management: Ensure the correct use and maintenance of tools, plant, and materials.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve minor site issues promptly to avoid delays.
• Mentoring: Support the development of apprentices and less experienced operatives.

Accreditation:

• CSCS Gold Supervisors Card
• NVQ L3 Supervisor
• SSSTS/SMSTS

Experience:

• Heavy Civils Background: Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g. nuclear, tunnelling, highways or rail).
• Reinforced Concrete (RC) Works: Familiarity with RC frames, bases, walls, and slabs, including formwork, falsework, and concrete pours.
• Groundworks: Deep excavations, drainage, ducting, utility diversions, and earthworks.
• Temporary Works Awareness: Understanding of temporary works requirements and safe systems of work.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.