At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise teams on exciting civils projects in the water industry.
- Company: Join JN Bentley, a leading civil engineering firm with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career development, and 30 days holiday.
- Other info: Great opportunities for progression and top-quality training available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing civils projects and a proactive attitude towards health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Here at JN Bentley we are looking for enthusiastic and positive Groundworks General Foremen to work on our civils sites who ideally are located in or around the Poole / Bournemouth area, to work across the region on our sites working on Wessex Water civils projects.
In the role you will supervise several gangs and support Site Managers on various civils sites predominantly within the water industry. Experience within the water industry and/or heavy civils infrastructure industry experience is essential.
You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with ideally experience overseeing civils works within the water industry and general civils work such as concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying.
Candidate Specification- Experience managing gangs working on civils projects within water industry, such as civils works on water treatment sites or reservoirs
- A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety
- Current CSCS, CPCS or NPORS SSSTS / SMSTS
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Confident IT Skills
- Experience budgeting and forecasting
- Experience creating risk and method statements
- Experience conducting daily briefings, site inductions, method statement rollout and progress meetings
- Enthusiasm to mentor and develop teams
- Knowledge of Permits to work
- National Water Hygiene card
- 3 day First Aid
- Lift Supervisor
- Competitive rates of pay
- In house career development programmes and progression within the company
- Top quality training
- Mileage paid on travel
- Van driver supplement
- 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays)
- Good Maternity / Paternity Pay packages
- Uplift and Subsistence pay
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Westfield Health (cash health plan)
- Occupational Health and Flu Jabs
- Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers Vouchers
- Company matching and Payroll giving
About us: JN Bentley is part of Mott MacDonald and is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with many projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon over 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry. We employ over 2000 people, and we have a turnover currently in excess of £450 million.
Please include any details of your experience working in the water industry (on water treatment sites or similar), deep drainage, pipelaying and specific pipework within your application.
Groundworks General Foreman in Poole employer: J N Bentley Ltd
J N Bentley Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and employee development. Located in Poole, the company provides competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and a robust pension scheme, ensuring that employees are well-supported both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on progression opportunities within the water industry, this role promises meaningful and rewarding employment for those looking to advance their careers.
