About the role

Job Title: General Foreman

Location: Stranraer

Project Type: Civils

Company: Balfour Beatty Group

Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.

The Stranraer Marina Expansion Project offers an exceptional opportunity to join a high‑profile, transformative regeneration programme that is reshaping one of Scotland’s most scenic waterfronts into a vibrant, modern destination. Backed by a major £18 million investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and Scottish Government funding, this project is expanding and upgrading the marina to accommodate larger vessels, modernising marine facilities, and creating a revitalised waterfront that will attract visitors, boost local enterprise, and reinvigorate the town’s connection to its coastal setting.

Professionals joining this project will gain hands‑on experience contributing to a regeneration initiative that blends engineering, design, placemaking, and community impact—making it an ideal environment for individuals looking to grow their career, build their portfolio, and play a meaningful role in shaping a project that will leave a lasting legacy for the region. If you're passionate about high‑impact infrastructure, coastal regeneration, and innovative community‑centred development, this is a standout opportunity to be part of something truly transformational.

What you'll be doing

Core

Live the Balfour Beatty Values

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities

Health, Safety & Environmental

Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments

Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions

Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls

Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use

Input into the production and delivery of Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks.

Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas

Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used

Monitors the performance of plant operators and appointed persons

Carries out Safety & Environment Tours

Keeps up to date with changes in legislation

Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies

Ensures that the Environmental Policy and appropriate parts of Environmental Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged on activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact

Seeks to improve levels of safety at every opportunity

Engineering Control

Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team

Quality

Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others

Ensures that the workforce / Gangers have sufficient and correct information in terms of specification, workmanship and finish

Ensures that all Non Conformances are reported as required

Monitor levels of workmanship

Ensures that a culture of Right First Time is adopted in the Supply Chain

Carry out Quality Tool Box Talks

Communication of weekly programme and targets to the workforce

Understands key milestones provided in Stage Programme

Ensure that the appropriate level of resource is allocated to each work activity and monitor to improve efficiency

Commercial

Assessment of material wastage allowances and implementation of appropriate improvement actions

Validation of labour and plant records to the project cost control procedure

Weekly review of small tools list

Awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work

Who we're looking for

Core

Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately

Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes

Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights

Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility

Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card

Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Health Safety & Environmental

Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations

Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work

Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation

Where possible, adopts an innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work

Experienced in the delivery of engaging toolbox talks

Engineering Control

Experienced in resource allocation

Quality

Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents

Understands the relevant Business Management System and implements systems and processes (e.g. ordering plant, recruiting labour, disciplinary procedures)

Understanding of construction tolerances

Understands and implements the requirements of Inspection and Test Plans

Encourages ownership within the team and fosters a culture of Right First Time

Commercial

Understands the specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers

Experience of monitoring project scope and preventing creep

Produces and monitors the daily records, including holding reviews with team members to ensure proper record standards are maintained

Understands material wastage allowances and able to suggest improvements to save materials

Awareness of the NEC and other relevant forms of contract and able to develop professional relationship with Client representatives

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Experienced in the delivery of high profile projects involving earthworks, deep drainage and reinforced concrete construction, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded and enhanced experience for all involved in the scheme

Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise and multi-task

Capable of taking ownership of the works or a section of the works from start to finish, including the handover of the works

Why work for us

Professional & Personal Development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.

Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.

Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.

Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

About us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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