Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced General Foreman to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock.
The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years.
The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and be confident supervising site teams and coordinating construction activities.
Scope of Works:
* Enabling works
* Site preparation
* Earthworks
* Drainage
* Access roads
* Hardstanding
* Equipment foundations
* Fencing foundations
* Ducting and trenching
* Reinstatement
* All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site
Responsibilities:
* Supervise site operatives and subcontractors, coordinating daily activities, labour, plant and materials.
* Work from drawings, specifications and RAMS, coordinating closely with Site Engineers and Site Management.
* Oversee civil works including earthworks, site preparation, drainage, ducting, roads, hardstanding, foundations and fencing.
* Monitor productivity, workmanship and site standards, reporting progress and issues to the Site Manager.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety and housekeeping, supporting snagging, reinstatement and completion works.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a General Foreman or Senior Foreman, with relevant experience working on BESS sites.
* Strong civil engineering background with experience supervising subcontractors and site teams.
* Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.
* Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
* SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
Interested? Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch
