Job Description:

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.