We're looking for a General Foreperson to join our United Utilities Contract
Location: Blackburn, Cumbria, Manchester (Multiple positions available)
Hours: 45 hours per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a General Foreperson, you'll be working within the United Utilities Contract, supporting them in overseeing day-to-day construction operations related to the development &
construction of water & wastewater treatment works
Your day to day will include:
* Supervising and coordinating the daily activities of work teams, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
* Interpreting and implementing project plans, drawings, and specifications, delegating work effectively to meet construction requirements.
* Enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring all site personnel adhere to regulations and company policies.
* Monitoring and inspect work quality, ensuring all construction meets required standards and specifications.
* Acting as the main on-site liaison between construction teams and the Project Manager, maintaining clear communication and resolving issues promptly.
What are we looking for?
This role of General Foreperson is great for you if have:
* Proven experience in a supervisory or foreperson position within the construction or water industry.
* Strong knowledge of water and wastewater projects, including treatment works, pipeline installation, and general civil construction techniques.
* SMSTS certification and a valid CSCS (Supervisory/Manager) card.
* Comprehensive understanding of site safety regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance across all activities.
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 #LI-EB1