We're looking for a General Foreman to join our construction team based in Brighton or Chatham.
Location: Brighton or Chatham
Hours: 40 hours per week - the person is needed on site for on-site supervision
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As a General Foreman, you'll play a vital role in managing safety onsite and ensuring all tasks are carried out with the highest level of expertise and skill. Working closely with the Works Manager and Construction Manager, you'll be instrumental in coordinating site operations, supervising teams, and maintaining the exceptional standards Kier is known for. This is an opportunity to lead with confidence, support your team's development, and make a real impact on our construction projects.
What will you be responsible for?
As a General Foreman, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering safe, high-quality construction projects. Your day to day will include:
- Managing safety onsite, including delivering inductions, Toolbox Talks, and Daily Task Briefings to Site Operatives
- Supervising site activities and coordinating both Kier and supply chain resources to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently
- Allocating duties to Site Operatives and monitoring their work to ensure it's within their skill levels
- Organising and requisitioning site equipment, plant and materials to ensure timely completion of works
- Maintaining daily records of site activities and contributing to the development of risk assessments and method statements
What are we looking for?
This role of General Foreman is great for you if:
- You have demonstrated knowledge and practical experience of setting up and running a construction site
- You hold an NVQ Level 1/2 qualification
- You possess a CSCS card (Supervisor - Gold, Experienced Supervisor or Manager) and SSSTS certification
- You have a Full driving licence
- You're passionate about safety and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and work safely.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable 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 toward a rewarding career with us!
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.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-JB4.
