General Foreman
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | IP3 9BF |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10367 |
Summary
We're looking for a General Foreman to join our construction team based in Suffolk.
Location: Suffolk
Hours: 45 hours per week (07:30am to 17:30pm)
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Are you ready to take on an exciting opportunity within our thriving construction environment? We're currently seeking an experienced General Foreman to join our team in Suffolk, with roles available now for tendering and planning works ahead of future projects being awarded. This is your chance to make a genuine impact in a collaborative team where your expertise will be truly valued.
What will you be responsible for?
As a General Foreman, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your day to day will include:
-Supervising and coordinating site teams, including operatives and subcontractors
-Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining a positive safety culture
-Monitoring quality control and addressing any issues promptly
-Managing resources effectively to maintain project timelines
-Communicating project requirements and providing regular updates to all stakeholders
What are we looking for?
This role of General Foreman is great for you if:
-You have proven experience in a construction supervisory role with strong leadership abilities
-You're passionate about maintaining the highest standards of health and safety
-You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively
-You're skilled at reading construction drawings and have thorough knowledge of construction methods
-You thrive in a supportive team environment where relationships and trust are valued
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Location: Suffolk
Hours: 45 hours per week (07:30am to 17:30pm)
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
Are you ready to take on an exciting opportunity within our thriving construction environment? We're currently seeking an experienced General Foreman to join our team in Suffolk, with roles available now for tendering and planning works ahead of future projects being awarded. This is your chance to make a genuine impact in a collaborative team where your expertise will be truly valued.
What will you be responsible for?
As a General Foreman, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your day to day will include:
-Supervising and coordinating site teams, including operatives and subcontractors
-Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining a positive safety culture
-Monitoring quality control and addressing any issues promptly
-Managing resources effectively to maintain project timelines
-Communicating project requirements and providing regular updates to all stakeholders
What are we looking for?
This role of General Foreman is great for you if:
-You have proven experience in a construction supervisory role with strong leadership abilities
-You're passionate about maintaining the highest standards of health and safety
-You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively
-You're skilled at reading construction drawings and have thorough knowledge of construction methods
-You thrive in a supportive team environment where relationships and trust are valued
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.