At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations and ensure high-quality standards on exciting civil engineering projects.
- Company: Join McLaughlin & Harvey, a respected name in civil engineering with over 170 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, great benefits, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full training provided; we value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading site teams and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Build your Future with Us! McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in civil engineering and construction. We offer design and construction services across a range of disciplines including port and harbour developments, river and coastal engineering, road and rail infrastructure, environmental improvements, public realm and landscaping works, bridges, restoration, energy, and renewables.
We have developed a reputation for delivering safe, innovative and quality sustainable marine, coastal and transport infrastructure projects. We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland.
Our values
- We Commit
- We Care
- We Collaborate
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a General Foreperson to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.
Why join us?
- Exciting Projects: Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy.
- Career Growth: Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
- Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits.
What you will be doing
- Direct and supervise day to day site operations of direct operatives and sub-contractors, ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
- Ensure material requisitions are issued in adequate time to stay within the constraints of the programme.
- Ensure a consistently high standard of work is produced in accordance with specification and quality standards through regular quality inspections.
- Ensure works are carried out safely, in accordance with health, safety and welfare standards.
- Ensure accurate daily records, including site diaries are maintained and communicated for labour, materials and plant, including subcontractors.
- Liaise with the Project Manager and Site Colleagues regarding cost control, waste management, variations, and confirmation of instructions.
- The successful candidate must be willing to work various shift patterns depending on project requirements.
- A combination of dayshift and nightshift working will be required.
- There will also be a requirement to be allocated onto the on call rota for emergency works.
- Assist in completing a review of new work packages, developing methodology, programme and resource planning.
- Work within a live operational railway environment.
What We're Looking For
- Essential Criteria: Experience in a similar role, leading a site team of direct and subcontract staff on civils infrastructure projects.
- Candidate must hold a full Driving Licence.
- The candidate will need to possess a standard of medical fitness in order to obtain NIR PTS, with no reason as to why either the medical or PTS can't be obtained.
- Desirable Criteria: Experience working in a railway environment.
- Full training will be provided for the successful candidate, both safety critical and technical as required.
- NIR/Network Rail Personal Track Safety, TSC/COSS competency.
- CSCSSMSTS/SSSTS.
- First Aid at Work Training.
How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we'd love to hear from you by clicking Apply below!
Join us on our journey to #BuildingTogetherUnlockingPotential. McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.
We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.
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McLaughlin & Harvey is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative culture where innovation and integrity are at the forefront of our operations. With over 170 years of experience in civil engineering and construction, we provide clear career growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package, all while working on exciting projects that leave a lasting legacy across the UK and Ireland. Join us to be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
