General Foreman | Power & Energy - #1677734

The Vacancy

General Foreman ¦ SPEN

Sector: Civils & Electrical (Power & Energy)

Location: Regional Office - Cumbernauld
Site Based – Glasgow / Glenrothes, Scotland (initial site location)

Business Context:

We are looking for an experienced General Foreman with a robust background in managing projects for Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN). This role is situated in a busy and fast-paced project and maintenance environment where you will oversee a variety of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects.

The wider regional team is also responsible for delivering infrastructure projects and maintenance works for a diverse portfolio of clients including Local Authorities, Network Rail, and Environmental Agencies.

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

Role Summary:

As General Foreman you will have the responsibility for planning and implementing the successful delivery of engineering projects on behalf of Scottish Power & Energy Networks. Day to day duties and responsibilities will typically include but not be limited to:

•             Ensuring the Health, Safety and Welfare of employees and others under their direct control through compliance with the requirements of the Supervisors Health and Safety Responsibility Statement

•             Ensuring that all company and client Health &Safety and Environmental initiatives are effectively implemented

•             The reporting of any unsafe practices

•             The promotion of a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice.

•             The effective leadership, supervision, utilisation and monitoring of Direct and Subcontract Labour Force

•             Delivery of works within programme and to budget, ensuring that the works are executed in accordance with the requirements of:

o             All applicable legislation

o             The Terms and Conditions of the contract

o             The Contract Health and Safety Plan

o             The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan

o             The Network Rail approved Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets

o             The approved Construction Drawings and Specification

o             The Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System

•             Ensuring that Quality standards are achieved and are ‘right first time’

•             The continuous monitoring of the progress of the works to ensure contract objectives are being met

•             Ensuring that, changes to the scope of works are identified, agreed, implemented and effectively managed

•             Ensuring that robust records are maintained i.e. diaries, allocation sheets, plant etc.

•             The provision of formal reports on progress to the Project Manager/Site Agent

•             Ensuring that all relevant issues, which cannot be resolved at site level, are passed for the attention of the Project Manager / Site Agent

•             The identification and implementation of training needs for directly employed operatives employees under their control

Requirements:

• This role requires a proven track record as a General Foreman in overseeing substation works.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

• Previous experience as a General Foreman in a power and energy or civil engineering project environment.
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• 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.
• Comprehensive support and infrastructure for personal and 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 looking for a role that challenges you while providing growth and development opportunities, we want 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:

*********@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:

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