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General Foreman Muir of Ord, Scotland Muir of Ord, Scotland Unknown Unknown

Job in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listing for: VINCI
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 56000 GBP Yearly GBP 42000.00 56000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:

General Foreman Reporting to:
Project Manager Role purpose

The General Foreman will be responsible for overseeing all works on overhead line projects, liaising with project management personnel, foremen, sub-contractors, and SHEQ personnel, ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, environmental protection, and quality.

The jobholder will work on-site full-time as part of an experienced construction team-setting to work and coordinating overhead line teams to meet project timelines. Travel to various site locations throughout the UK will be required.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

  • Create and maintain a safe working environment, taking responsibility for the health & safety of yourself, colleagues, and others; actively promote the reporting of SAFE checks to assist continual improvement.

  • Lead by example and embed a positive culture, managing employees reporting to you to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and codes of practice.

  • Cooperate with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to plan and monitor works, update site staff on planned works, and report progress against agreed dates/targets.

  • Allocate and coordinate site resources including Omexom staff, sub-contractors, materials, and equipment-considering each people's authority, training, experience, and competence. Ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities.

  • Ensure that risk assessments are carried out daily and that conditions and methods of work are safe.

  • Carry out setting to work briefings and ensure working parties have access to relevant information and instructions, including restrictions or limitations.

  • Ensure works are carried out in accordance with all relevant SHEQ drawings, schedules, processes, and methods, and maintain accurate records.

  • Take responsibility for the safe operation and storage of plant, tools, and equipment on site; ensure all equipment checks, inspections, and certifications are current, pre-use checks are carried out, and deficiencies are addressed.

  • Ensure incident and near-miss reporting requirements are complied with and assist with investigations as appropriate.

  • Ensure trainees are supervised by a suitably experienced staff member and follow instruction. Use existing competence and experience to assist in continual development of all staff.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

  • Business Unit General Managers
  • Client Representatives
  • Project Managers
  • External stakeholders, e.g. client, authorities
Person Specification
  • Flexibility to travel across the UK.
  • Full driving license.
  • Training, experience, and certification appropriate to relevant machinery, plant, and equipment, including lift planning.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with safety rules and documentation; commitment to working safely at all times.
  • Ability to work in a time-pressured environment.
  • Adaptability to changing situations and environments.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Effective team worker with the ability to organise a work site.
  • Professional representation of Omexom at all times.
Qualifications and experience
  • Minimum five years' experience in the overhead line construction industry, including three years holding a DNO authorisation/competency certificate.
  • Experience in all areas of construction and maintenance of OHL, including inspection, testing, certification, reporting, and related specifications, equipment, materials, and tools.
  • Appropriate certificate in health and safety (e.g., Site Supervisor Safety Training).
Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.

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