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We're looking for a General Foreperson to join our United Utilities Framework based in the North West of England.
Location: North West of England
Hours: 45 per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Join us as a General Foreperson and take the lead in overseeing day-to-day construction operations on water and wastewater treatment works. You'll play a vital role in ensuring that all work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards, whilst managing teams, subcontractors, and resources on-site. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What will you be responsible for?
As a General Foreperson, you'll be working within the construction operations team, supporting them in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality projects.
Your Day To Day Will Include
- Supervising and coordinating daily activities of supervisors, work teams, and subcontractors on-site
- Interpreting project plans, programmes, and drawings to delegate work assignments effectively
- Enforcing safety protocols and ensuring all personnel adhere to safety regulations and company policies
- Monitoring work quality, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues that arise
- Maintaining accurate records of daily operations, including labour hours, equipment usage, and site conditions
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What are we looking for?
This role of General Foreperson is great for you if:
- You have experience in the construction industry, ideally with supervisory or foreperson experience
- You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills for liaising with teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- You can motivate, guide, and mentor teams to achieve successful outcomes
- You have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and specifications
- You hold a Full driving licence and are able to travel to various sites as required
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 towards a rewarding career with us!
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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.
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