Tilbury Douglas
General Foreman (13263)
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Location: South West
We are looking to appoint experienced General Foremen to join our Water team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the South West.
This is a key site leadership role responsible for managing and coordinating construction activities on water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipeline networks, and associated infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, supply chain partners, and client representatives, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and environmental performance.
As part of our collaborative delivery approach, you will play an important role in driving programme certainty, supporting modern methods of construction, and promoting a positive culture of safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
Key Duties
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
- Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Oversee site activities including Permit to Work systems, inductions, briefings, temporary works interfaces, and site security arrangements.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and constraints, and work with project teams to implement effective solutions that maintain programme delivery.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, operational stakeholders, and supply chain partners to support successful project outcomes.
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About You
You will be an experienced construction professional with a strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities projects and a proven ability to lead teams in a site-based environment.
You will bring:
- Experience delivering complex construction projects within a major contractor environment.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, health and safety legislation, environmental management, and industry best practice.
- Proven experience managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, and driving operational delivery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across project teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
- SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid at Work qualification, and a full UK driving licence.
Experience within the water sector and AMP frameworks would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7, and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness, and more
- 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
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
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Who We Are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.
We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.
Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.
Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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