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General Foreman – Wessex Water (Bournemouth)
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About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join Galliford Try, working under their Wessex Water framework. Based around Bournemouth, this role involves managing high-value projects across Dorset on behalf of Wessex Water.
Key Responsibilities
As General Foreman, you will:
- Take full responsibility for controlling all physical construction elements—from project inception to the Maintenance Certificate issuance—while optimising quality, service, and profitability.
- Manage day-to-day on-site construction operations, including:
- Resource coordination (labour, materials, plant).
- Ensuring temporary and permanent works comply with design specifications.
- Material and plant efficiency to meet programme and financial targets.
- Collaborate with site engineering teams on planning, programming, and scheduling.
- Attend site discipline meetings to drive effective coordination and timeline delivery.
- Implement and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) alongside Permit to Work systems before work begins.
About You: Essential and Desirable Criteria
Experience
- Essential: Proven experience in the construction industry, ideally within the water industry.
- Desirable:
- Familiarity with Wessex Water’s operational frameworks.
- Experience in managing high-value, infrastructure projects in rural/regional locations.
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Capabilities & Attitudes
Must adhere to the following core competencies:
- Health and Safety: Aware of personal responsibilities and committed to company policies/procedures.
- Alignment with Galliford Try Values: Demonstrates excellence, passion, integrity, and collaboration.
- Communication: Effectively liaises with site teams and subcontractors.
- Construction Standards: Ensures works align with ITPs (Industry Tool Papers), quality protocols, and safety documentation.
- Leadership: Confident in delivering safety briefings (toolbox talks).
- Technical Literacy: Able to read and interpret design drawings.
- Proven leadership: Proven ability to orchestrate teams under changeable conditions.
Why Join Galliford Try?
Competitive Offer & Growth Opportunities
- Billings: Over £4.1bn—ranking among the UK’s leading principal contractors.
- Area of Play:
- Work on high-profile, cutting-edge UK projects (e.g., water infrastructure, transport).
- Networks with top-tier clients (Southern Water, Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, etc.).
- Career advancement within (and beyond) Wessex Water framework commitments.
- High-Performance Culture: A supportive environment for professional development and ambitious individuals.
Key Incentives
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Employee Wellbeing | Galliford Try’s "Be Well" programme, offering discounts, wellbeing advice, and dedicated support. |
| Training & Development | Personalised programmes, including leadership and apprenticeship opportunities. |
| Salary + Package | Competitive remuneration, with holiday entitlement increasing with service length. |
| Comprehensive Support | Employer-assisted Cycle to Work Scheme, comprehensive pension plan, and medical options. |
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Additional Information
Commitment to Inclusion & Flexibility
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Accepting Flexible Working: Galliford Try supports part-time and hybrid arrangements. Accommodations will be assessed on an individual basis.
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Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment: Encourages applications from all backgrounds. Past experience does not need to mirror the role exactly—we value enthusiasm and potential.
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Disability Support: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews to candidates with long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria.
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"You may be exactly who we’re looking for!": We recognise that skills can often be implicit or understated. If this role appeals to you but your CV doesn’t check every box, we’d welcome your application.
Contact & Further Details
For more information—or to discuss opportunities within our Environment Division—please contact:
Ryan De Stadler Resourcing Partner – Galliford Try 📧 ryan.destadler@gallifordtry.co.uk
Galliford Try is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
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