General Foreman

We are looking for an experienced and driven General Foreman to join a long-term infrastructure project in the power sector. Working for the Principal Contractor, you will be the boots-on-the-ground lead ensuring that subcontractors deliver to the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Rate: £300 - £350 per day.

• Status: Outside IR35 (CIS or Ltd Company).

• Duration: 18 months (with strong potential for extension).

• Project: Major Substation upgrade/construction.

As the General Foreman, your value lies in your ability to manage people, schedules, and standards. Since all works are subbed out, your primary focus is subcontractor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subcontractor Oversight: Managing multiple specialist gangs, ensuring they adhere to the program of works.

• Quality Control: Stringent checking of work, specifically across Groundworks and Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures.

• Health & Safety: Acting as the eyes and ears for the Principal Contractor, ensuring all RAMS are followed and site safety is non-negotiable.

• Coordination: Attending daily progress meetings and reporting back to the Project Manager/Site Manager.

• Problem Solving: Identifying potential site bottlenecks before they delay the schedule.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a solid track record in civil engineering within a high-voltage or heavy industrial environment.

• Experience: Proven background as a GF on large-scale Groundworks and RC Structures projects.

• Sector Knowledge: Previous experience working on Substations (National Grid or similar DNO standards) is highly desirable.

• Leadership: A firm but fair approach to managing subcontractors. You need to know what "good" looks like and not be afraid to pull people up on sub-standard work.

• Certifications: SSSTS or SMSTS.

  • CSCS Gold/Black Card.

  • First Aid (preferred).

  • Any specific utility tickets (e.g., BESC/PERSONS) are a massive plus.

If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity please apply or reach out to me directly.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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