Job Description

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Foreman (Sizewell C)
Ballycommon
Sizewell C

Main Duties:

Supervision & Site Control

Lead and supervise operatives, plant drivers, and subcontractors across civils work packages (earthworks, concrete, drainage, utilities, structures).
Ensure work is carried out safely, correctly, and in accordance with drawings, permits, and method statements.
Support the Site Manager in daily coordination of labour, plant, material deliveries, and access arrangements.

Health, Safety & Environment

Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture in line with SZC site rules, CDM, and nuclear safety requirements.
Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure RAMS are understood and followed.
Carry out regular site checks, ensure work areas are safe, and report hazards, unsafe acts, and near-misses promptly.
Uphold environmental controls and sustainability requirements.

Quality & Productivity

Monitor workmanship to ensure it meets required nuclear quality standards.
Assist with completion of check sheets, records, and inspections where necessary.
Drive productivity across workfronts, identifying constraints and feeding back to engineers and management.

Coordination & Communication

Liaise with Site Engineers on setting-out requirements, technical queries, and sequencing.
Coordinate multiple work gangs and interface with other contractors working nearby.
Attend daily coordination meetings and provide accurate updates on progress and issues.
Support short-term planning and assist with maintaining look-ahead schedules.

Requirements:

SSSTS or SMSTS
CSCS (Supervisory level minimum)
First Aid at Work (desirable)
Plant tickets advantageous (e.g., slinger/signaller, telehandler, dumper/roller)
Eligibility for BPSS security vetting
Proven experience as a Foreman, Ganger, or General Foreman on major civils or infrastructure projects.
Strong background in heavy civils: concrete, earthworks, drainage, utilities, or structural works.
Demonstrated ability to lead work gangs safely and efficiently in a high-risk or highly regulated environment.
Good knowledge of permits, RAMS, temporary works, and daily site controls.
Previous experience on nuclear projects (HPC) or other high-regulation sites (rail, energy, marine) is desirable.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

When applying to opportunities at Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.