General Foreman

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

General Foreman - Civil Engineering (Power & Energy)

Location: Regional Office - Cumbernauld

Business Context:

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman with a solid background in managing projects for Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN). This role is set within a dynamic project and maintenance environment, where you will oversee various multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects. Our regional team delivers infrastructure projects and maintenance for a diverse clientele, including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and Environmental Agencies.

Our current portfolio features several live infrastructure projects and long-term renewal and maintenance frameworks such as the Civils Asset Management (CAM), Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF), and a Slabtrack framework. These projects encompass a wide range of civil engineering works including highways, bridges (footbridges, under, over), tunnels, earthworks, flood alleviation, and rail station infrastructure.

Role Summary:

As General Foreman, you will manage the delivery of civil works in a substation environment, ensuring all projects meet safety standards, timelines, and quality expectations. You will lead teams involved in the installation, inspection, and maintenance of infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cabling on behalf of Scottish Power & Energy Networks. Your role will require strong leadership, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage workforce dynamics and resolve on-site challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all employees and others under your control, adhering to the Supervisors Health and Safety Responsibility Statement.
• Implement all company and client Health & Safety and Environmental initiatives effectively.
• Report any unsafe practices promptly.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Lead, supervise, utilise, and monitor both direct and subcontract labour effectively.
• Deliver works within the specified programme and budget, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation:
• Contract Terms and Conditions
• Contract Health and Safety Plan
• Contract Quality/Environmental Plan
• Client approved Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
• Approved Construction Drawings and Specifications
• Company Business Management System Policies and Procedures
• Achieve quality standards and ensure works are "right first time."
• Monitor work progress continuously to meet contract objectives.
• Identify, agree, implement, and manage changes to the scope of works effectively.
• Maintain robust records (diaries, allocation sheets, plant details, etc.).
• Provide formal progress reports to the Project Manager/Site Agent.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Project Manager/Site Agent.
• Identify and implement training needs for directly employed operatives under your control.
  
  

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated experience as a General Foreman in a power and energy or civil engineering project environment.
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Strong leadership, technical acumen, and problem-solving skills to manage workforce dynamics effectively.
• SPEN Authorisations in accordance with the 5th Edition Safety Rules.
• Valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Company Car or Car Allowance.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Cash Plan & Rewards program through Westfield.
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme.
• Comprehensive support and infrastructure for professional development, with clear pathways for career advancement.
• Ongoing learning opportunities.
• Safe working environment.
• Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.
  
  

Join Us!

We invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects and help shape the future of power and energy in the region. If you have the required experience and are seeking a challenging role with growth and development opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk

Recruitment Manager