Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
General Foreman
Oversee site construction, safety, resources and subcontractors on £15m Sheffield project.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Contribute to a safe working environment. • Manage day‑to‑day site‑based construction activities and coordinate resources effectively for project execution. • Ensure delivery of temporary and permanent works per design. • Oversee material and plant management to meet programme and financial goals. • Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences. • Assist in the preparation of RAMs, COSHH assessments and safety plans as required. • Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements, supervising them to ensure a “right first‑time” approach. • Record and update site diaries. • Execution of construction work in line with ITPs, quality standards and safety documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸site management
- ▸material management
- ▸rams
- ▸ptw
- ▸itp execution
- ▸subcontractor supervision
What You Bring
• Relevant experience of working on large civils projects, with discipline‑specific experience. • Strong commitment to safety and ability to work safely on site. • Proven leadership capability with strong communication able to manage the team and subcontractors.
Requirements
- ▸civils experience
- ▸safety
- ▸leadership
- ▸communication
Benefits
With an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, offering stability and the chance to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects while stretching your capabilities and achieving long‑term career goals. We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through the ‘Be Well’ programme, high‑quality training from leadership development to apprenticeships, the Career Paths initiative, and an Agile Working programme that provides flexibility in when, where, and how you work. Our benefits package reflects our people‑first approach, offering a comprehensive range of options to support your career alongside a competitive salary. We welcome applications for full‑time, reduced‑hour, or flexible roles and encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, emphasizing our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays. • A wide range of corporate discounts. • Cycle to Work schemes. • Comprehensive pension plan. • Competitive family leave policy. • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
Work Environment
Onsite