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Job Title: General Foreman / Foreperson Location: Harlow Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades. This role will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, managing supervisors, subcontractors and site teams, and ensuring packages of work are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality and HSEQ requirements. You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to coordinate site activities, maintain progress against the programme, and help drive a positive and productive site culture. Responsibilities You will be responsible for supervising and delivering sections of work safely, on time, and to the required standards. Duties will include: Managing site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials. Supporting the Site Agent with daily delivery, progress reporting, and programme updates. Working to 4-week lookahead schedules and the main construction programme. Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, allocations, inspections, and online check sheets (LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works etc.). Supervising key civil engineering activities including: Working around live buried services, Temporary works operations, Excavations, Reinforced concrete works, Shallow and deep drainage Working closely with the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to ensure temporary works requirements are identified, planned, and implemented. Carrying out site inspections, leading toolbox talks, and reinforcing strong HSEQ and wellbeing standards. Managing and motivating site teams to maintain a positive working environment with all stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with company procedures, permits, quality standards, and safety requirements. Requirements Previous experience working for Tier 1 contractors is essential. Strong background delivering civil engineering, water, utilities, or heavy civils projects. Experience managing teams of supervisors, subcontractors, and site operatives. Knowledge of live services, excavations, drainage, and reinforced concrete works. IT literate with experience completing site documentation and digital reporting systems. Ability to read and work from programmes, drawings, and construction information. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence required. Qualifications CSCS card applicable to role. SMSTS. First Aid at Work. Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) experience preferred. How To Apply If you re an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson looking for your next contract opportunity and want to play a key role delivering major UK water infrastructure works, get in touch today. (url removed) (phone number removed) Alternatively, click Apply below. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with a General Foreman Site based at Glenfarg, Perth area- on a freelance or permanent basis. You will report directly to the Site Manager and your role will support the Site Manager to coordinate the safe management of a section of work on major projects or control all site activities on a smaller project ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are set. Key responsibilities will include: In conjunction with the Site Manager, co-ordinate and control initial site set-up, actively installing framework systems and procedures Rigorously apply and enforce methods and controls to ensure the most effective and continuous use of the frameworks resources. In conjunction with the Site Manager, appraise the security risk to all property under your control and install security levels commensurate to the relative values. Actively support the Site Manager to maintain and enforce safety standards as required by statute and in accordance with our safety policies Work to method statements and risk assessments. Ensure compliance to all HS&E policies and procedures About The Candidate: ONC or HNC in a construction discipline SMSTS/SSSTS First Aid Preferably confine space trained Experience within the water treatment industry (Non-Infrastructure) What we offer Packages include - A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Civils Supervisor / Working Foreman (Days) Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire Rate: £25 - £30/hr (overtime rate on weekends) Duration: 10 weeks+ Shifts: 7:00am 9:00pm, 7 days/week 360 Recruitment is currently working with a well-established civil engineering contractor who are looking to bring in an experienced Civils Supervisor / Working Foreman to support a project in Oxfordshire. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who can both lead from the front and get involved on-site when needed. The Role You ll be responsible for supervising day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You ll play a key part in coordinating teams, managing subcontractors, and keeping programmes on track. Key Responsibilities Supervising site teams and subcontractors Ensuring works are completed in line with drawings and specifications Maintaining high health & safety standards on-site Supporting site management with planning and delivery Hands-on involvement where required (working foreman capacity) Monitoring progress and reporting updates Requirements Proven experience in a Civils Supervisor or Working Foreman role Strong background in general civil engineering works including: Ducting, Groundworks, RC frame / reinforced concrete SMSTS CSCS Card Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to obtain SC Clearance If you re an experienced civils professional looking for your next role, please apply for a confidential chat. INDLON We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.

Our tier 1 Water contractor client is seeking General Foremen to support on water sector projects in the Thames Valley region along the A34 and M4 corridor on a permanent basis. The roles will proactively lead and effectively coordinate construction phase activities within the Project Teams promoting health, safety, environmental and construction best practice across the framework programme to demonstrating exemplary standards and leadership throughout the sector. The ideal candidate will have Water industry experience (or worked in an adjacent heavily regulated sector or with heavy civils/Highways/drainage in operational environments). They will need to have experience with buildability, challenging design head on and reporting back to the Construction Manager with their findings. The candidate must be mobile and commutable to the Thames Valley area. Responsibilities Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security. In conjunction with the site management team, manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with the Company processes and commercial best practice. Ensure the site fulfils all obligations for external compliance audit. Ensure Permit to Work systems, Inductions and Briefings are correctly carried out. Plan and co-ordinate the operational delivery of the project as required. Oversee the day-to-day construction processes and ensure co-ordination within the site team, client, and contractors. Attend meetings with and maintain necessary regular contact with clients and stakeholders. Skills/experience/qualifications Managing all types of stakeholders is ESSENTIAL - must come from an operational environment Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor working on water or major highway/drainage schemes. Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations as well as a comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices. Experience of managing and developing staff. Adopt a proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project - promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name. Dependent on the project or section of work being supervised: specialist knowledge may at times be desirable or essential CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day). Appropriate CSCS card. First Aid at Work (4 day). Experienced in IT Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Confined spaces/crane supervision an advantage Benefits Salary will depend on experience level - broadly 45-60k with some scope for movement either way. Cash car allowance Site travel expensed /company van provision depending on availability 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) Employee Assistance Programme Professional membership fees Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) Dental Insurance Travel insurance