General Building jobs in Elgin

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced General Foreman to join our team on the BBNP ASTI North Project in Elgin.

As General Foreman, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of construction activities, providing leadership and supervision across site operations. You will be responsible for coordinating Foremen, Gangers, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality and programme standards.

You will work closely with the wider project and engineering teams to plan upcoming activities, allocate resources effectively and maintain progress against key project milestones.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who is comfortable leading from the front and creating a positive, safety-focused and productive site environment.

As General Foreman, you will:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to Foremen, Gangers, direct labour and subcontractors.
• Coordinate site activities and ensure the appropriate levels of labour, plant and resources are allocated to each work activity.
• Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm, leading by example and promoting the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Contribute to the development of Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and Toolbox Talks.
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement appropriate controls and corrective actions.
• Ensure plant, equipment and small tools are suitable for their intended task and appropriately maintained.
• Monitor the performance of plant operators, appointed persons and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular Safety and Environmental Tours, identifying opportunities to continually improve site safety.
• Provide input and recommendations relating to Temporary Works solutions.
• Work closely with the engineering team to identify upcoming setting-out requirements.
• Ensure the workforce has the correct information relating to specifications, workmanship, tolerances and required finishes.
• Carry out independent inspections and ensure any non-conformances are identified and reported appropriately.
• Promote a strong Right First Time culture across direct labour and the supply chain.
• Monitor standards of workmanship and deliver Quality Toolbox Talks where required.
• Contribute to weekly programmes and monitor progress against agreed targets and KPIs.
• Clearly communicate weekly programmes, priorities and targets to the workforce.
• Understand key project milestones and ensure sufficient resources are available to achieve them.
• Monitor labour, plant and site productivity and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Monitor material usage and wastage and implement appropriate improvement measures.
• Validate labour and plant records in accordance with project cost-control procedures.
• Maintain awareness of project scope and highlight additional works or potential changes to the appropriate project team.
• Support the project's wider sustainability objectives and continuous improvement activities.

We're looking for a hands-on and experienced construction professional with a strong track record of supervising direct labour and subcontractors in a busy project environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a General Foreman, Foreman or in a comparable construction supervisory position.
• Strong experience managing and coordinating the activities of direct labour, subcontractors and site teams.
• A good working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• An uncompromising approach to safety with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and implement improvements.
• Experience contributing to Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments and task briefings.
• Experience delivering engaging and effective Toolbox Talks.
• An understanding of Temporary Works and construction engineering interfaces.
• Experience planning and allocating labour, plant and other resources across construction activities.
• A good understanding of construction specifications, tolerances and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Experience monitoring workmanship and promoting a Right First Time approach.
• The ability to understand construction programmes, key milestones and productivity targets.
• Experience taking off and scheduling material quantities accurately.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of material wastage, labour and plant records and additional works.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and influence site teams.
• The ability to take ownership of activities, make decisions and clearly communicate expectations and outcomes.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively on your own initiative.
• A current CSCS Card and driving licence.
• Flexibility to work nights or unsociable hours where project requirements demand.

Above all, you'll be a visible, hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently, while getting the best from the workforce and supply chain.