Senior General Foreman

Talented people are the key to our success. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior General Foreman to join our Rail team, working on a range of projects across the Network Rail CP7 Western and Wales Framework. This is a key leadership role overseeing site delivery, safety, quality and commercial performance across multiple project environments. As Senior General Foreman, you will take responsibility for delivering defined tasks, goals and objectives to an industry-leading standard. Working with minimal day-to-day supervision, you will manage operational activities on site, lead teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects ranging in size and complexity. You will be accountable for the performance of teams on site, taking ownership of day-to-day decisions while escalating significant matters appropriately. This role requires a proactive, organised individual with strong leadership, technical and commercial awareness.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations on small to medium projects, or supervise trades and coordinate key activities on larger projects.
• Deliver works safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards in line with Network Rail requirements.
• Take responsibility for the performance, motivation and supervision of site-based teams.
• Plan and manage site activities, ensuring programme, cost and quality objectives are met.
• Manage costs and quantities on smaller projects, or support commercial controls on larger schemes.
• Ensure full compliance with HSEQ standards at all times – safety leadership is non-negotiable.
• Work collaboratively within project teams, supporting multiple projects running simultaneously where required.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time-management capability.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards within the rail environment.
• Essential experience working on or around Network Rail Infrastructure, including structures works.
• Strong understanding of HSEQ and commercial controls, including site cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to overall project and operational performance.
• SMSTS PTS CSCS Gold Card (NVQ Level 4 minimum)
• IT literate
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• NRSWA
• 3 Day First Aid at Work
• RD8200 CAT & Genny
• CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection
• COSS

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Rail Business Unit

Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational. From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.