Site Foreman

About the role

Balfour Beatty is growing our team in Derby and we're looking for an experienced Site Foreman to join us on our major expansion project in partnership with Rolls-Royce.

This is a significant programme of works involving the expansion and development of a major operational site. You'll play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of construction activities, working closely with Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team to ensure works are delivered to the required standards.

As a Foreman, you'll be responsible for coordinating site activities and supervising our workforce and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis. This is a hands-on role where your leadership, organisation and ability to maintain high standards will be essential to successful project delivery.

What you'll be doing

As a Site Foreman you will:

• Supervising and coordinating site activities in accordance with the construction programme.
• Managing and directing site operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Working closely with the Site Manager and wider delivery team to plan and coordinate daily activities.
• Monitoring progress and identifying any issues that could impact programme or productivity.
• Ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Conducting daily briefings and ensuring the workforce understands planned activities and site requirements.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Previous experience working as a Foreman or General Foreman on a major construction or civil engineering project.
• Strong knowledge of construction activities, site supervision and safe systems of work.
• Experience supervising direct labour and subcontractors.
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and project delivery.
• Relevant site-based qualifications, such as SSSTS/SMSTS, would be advantageous.
• A relevant trade or construction background is desirable.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

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