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General Foreperson

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Posted on - 14 October 2026 Salary - £300 - £375 per day Reference - AM630
Job Type - Contract Location - Chester Job ID - AM631

Job Description

Simply Recruitment require a General Foreman with civils experience for a nuclear power plant scheme in Chester.

This is a long term opportunity for a Civils Foreman with a strong background in groundworks, earthworks and civil engineering, ideally with previous experience working on power stations or energy infrastructure projects.

You should already hold nuclear SC clearance or be willing to go through the vetting procedure therefore you will be required to provide full details of work history & home addresses for the last 5 years & be able to pass a DBS check.

The Role:

  • Supervising day to day civils, earthworks and groundworks activities
  • Managing gangs and subcontractors on site
  • Overseeing earthworks, drainage, ducting and concrete works
  • Managing equipment and materials on site
  • Supervising foundations, bases and associated substation infrastructure
  • Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to specification
  • Reading and working from drawings and specifications
  • Completing site paperwork and daily records
  • Coordinating with the Site Manager and wider project team
  • Maintaining high standards of health & safety and quality

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Civils Foreman or General Foreman
  • Strong background in groundworks and civil engineering
  • Substation, HV, utilities or energy infrastructure experience is highly desirable
  • Experience managing gangs and subcontractors
  • Ability to read construction drawings
  • CSCS
  • SSSTS or SMSTS
  • First Aid
  • Nuclear Clearance

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Contact Simply for further details
info@simplyrecruitmentgroup.com

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