Civil Foreman – Inverness

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery using installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff plays a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1400 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

What Are We Looking For?

Our Capital Projects team in Inverness is looking for a Civil Foreman to join the team permanently to service projects in the north of Scotland. You will be involved in supervising various construction projects, undertaking all aspects of site works including overseeing your own squads and operatives where required. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced squad leader to join the team and we would welcome the idea of bringing on board your team too.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Ensure that all certification you or your team are required to hold to operate any piece of machinery/equipment is valid, in date and renewed when necessary.
• Ensure that any defects are highlighted, addressed, and actioned immediately to eliminate any risk of accident/injury/mechanical breakdown.
• Maintain accurate daily records for activities on site and work hours.
• Complete task-specific site paperwork such as site service charter, work permits, excavation and work inspections, QA documentation and photographic records of work.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved Method Statements.
• Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.
• Take responsibility for the workload and productivity of your designated site team.
• Assume responsibility to manage site elements of short-duration small-value projects. Reporting back to the designated Site Manager or Project Engineer for support on material procurement, arranging plant and liaising with the client.
• Provide daily updates on progress on sites to the Site Manager/Project Engineer.
• Identify any potential additional and future work whilst on site and pass it on to the Project Engineer/Manager.
• Support Site Managers on larger projects by managing individual civil work elements and assisting with site documentation as required.

What Do You Need?

• Previous experience in a similar role and certification in the use of required site plant/machinery.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability and confidence to manage teams.
• The ability to follow concise and clear instructions accurately.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Knowledge of site safety practices, including an understanding of Confined Spaces.
• First Aid at Work certificate

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Hourly rate of up to £16.87/per hour, depending on your level of experience and background.
• Enhanced overtime rates are available.
• Accommodation is provided when staying away from home.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including Mental Health Champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.