Knights Brown is not just a company, but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where employees don’t just work for us – they grow with us, building careers that reflect their passions and aspirations.
At Knights Brown, you’re not simply joining a company; you’re becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a General Foreman, working on projects across Scotland. While candidates ideally will be based in the central belt, travel across Scotland will be required.
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced General Foreman who will ensure projects are delivered successfully, client relationships are enhanced, and site teams are supported to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage labour, plant, and materials to deliver works efficiently and safely.
- Take responsibility for site health and safety, ensuring RAMS are communicated and understood.
- Support the Site Agent in initial site set-up, implementing Knights Brown systems and procedures.
- Read and interpret construction drawings; complete accurate material take-offs.
- Coordinate and control direct labour and gangers in the self-delivery of civil works.
- Deliver complex civil engineering works, including earthworks and reinforced concrete works.
- Carry out daily briefings and toolbox talks.
- Maintain accurate records, including daily diaries, allocation sheets, plant returns, and GRNs.
- Participate in weekly progress meetings, reporting on programme and resourcing.
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery, providing support as required.
- Identify technical issues and escalate appropriately.
- Ensure works are delivered to programme, maintaining resources to meet cost and time targets.
Key Requirements (Essential)
- Proven experience in earthworks and civil engineering packages.
- Competent in managing direct workforce, plant, and subcontractors.
- Strong understanding of site health and safety management.
- IT literate with good record-keeping skills.
- Full manual UK driving licence
- Flexible and willing to travel across Scotland.
- SMSTS/SSSTS
- First Aid
Desirable
- Experience of working within live substations or the wider energy sector.
- Experience of RC works.
- HSG47 Service Avoidance (Cat/Genny).
Why Knights Brown?
Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness and diversity across the workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential and where all employees feel respected and supported.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and warmly welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.
