General Foreman

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced General Foreman to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.

The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.

The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and be confident supervising site teams and coordinating construction activities.

Scope of Works:

* Enabling works

* Site preparation

* Earthworks

* Drainage

* Access roads

* Hard standing

* Equipment foundations

* Fencing foundations

* Ducting and trenching

* Reinstatement

* All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site

Responsibilities:

* Supervise site operatives and subcontractors, coordinating daily activities, labour, plant and materials.

* Work from drawings, specifications and RAMS, coordinating closely with Site Engineers and Site Management.

* Oversee civil works including earthworks, site preparation, drainage, ducting, roads, hard standing, foundations and fencing.

* Monitor productivity, workmanship and site standards, reporting progress and issues to the Site Manager.

* Maintain high standards of health and safety and housekeeping, supporting snagging, reinstatement and completion works.

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a General Foreman or Senior Foreman, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.

* Strong civil engineering background with experience supervising subcontractors and site teams.

* Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.

* Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

* SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch