At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
We’re building world‑class rail solutions nationwide - from new stations and bridges to major network upgrades. With safety, efficiency and sustainability at the heart of our work, we collaborate closely with customers to meet passenger and freight needs while leaving a lasting positive impact on communities and the environment.
You will be working in the infrastructure OU in where our team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are currently looking for a General Foreperson who will be responsible for leading the midweek night shifts on a Birmingham Station atrium roof repairs. The role includes overseeing delivery ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of sub-contracted works.
As the General Foreperson, you will:
- Supervise midweek night shift operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of repair works in line with the programme.
- Conduct site inductions, daily briefings, and toolbox talks for operatives and subcontractors, promoting a strong health and safety culture.
- Manage permits to work, access arrangements, and all night shift logistics to ensure works are completed in accordance with project requirements.
- Raise requisitions for materials, plant, and equipment, coordinating deliveries and transport requirements to maintain programme, carry out inspections.
- Coordinate and facilitate site visits, including client inspections, safety tours, and visits from regulatory inspectors.
- Maintain accurate daily site records, including progress reports, labour, plant, and the reporting of incidents, near misses, and safety observations.
We are looking for:
- Valid CSCS card (Supervisor level/Gold card)
- SSSTS/SMSTS card
- Proven experience in supervisory role within construction
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
- Training in Environmental management –Seats
- First Aider at work training
- Fire Marshal
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
