NorPower Job Description – General Foreman

Job Title: General Foreman
Reporting to: Project Manager

Role Purpose

The General Foreman will be responsible for overseeing all works on overhead line projects, liaising with NorPower project management personnel, foremen, sub-contractors, and SHEQ personnel, ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, environmental protection, and quality.

The jobholder will work on-site full-time as part of an experienced construction team—setting to work and coordinating overhead line teams to meet project timelines. Travel to various site locations throughout the UK will be required.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to:

• Create and maintain a safe working environment, taking responsibility for the health & safety of yourself, colleagues, and others; actively promote the reporting of SAFEchecks to assist continual improvement.

• Lead by example and embed a positive culture, managing employees reporting to you to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and codes of practice.

• Cooperate with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to plan and monitor works, update site staff on planned works, and report progress against agreed dates/targets.

• Allocate and coordinate site resources including NorPower staff, sub-contractors, materials, and equipment—considering each person’s authority, training, experience, and competence. Ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities.

• Ensure that risk assessments are carried out daily and that conditions and methods of work are safe.

• Carry out setting to work briefings and ensure working parties have access to relevant information and instructions, including restrictions or limitations.

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with all relevant SHEQ drawings, schedules, processes, and methods, and maintain accurate records.

• Take responsibility for the safe operation and storage of plant, tools, and equipment on site; ensure all equipment checks, inspections, and certifications are current, pre-use checks are carried out, and deficiencies are addressed.

• Ensure incident and near-miss reporting requirements are complied with and assist with investigations as appropriate.

• Ensure trainees are supervised by a suitably experienced staff member and follow instruction. Use existing competence and experience to assist in continual development of all staff.

Person Specification

The jobholder will:

• Have a positive and proactive approach to safety for themselves and colleagues.

• Be able to plan ahead, prioritise workloads, and respond quickly to changing situations.

• Be an effective leader, achieving employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

• Be able to work outdoors in a site environment in all weather conditions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years’ experience in the overhead line construction industry, including three years holding a DNO authorisation/competency certificate.

• Experience in all areas of construction and maintenance of OHL, including inspection, testing, certification, reporting, and related specifications, equipment, materials, and tools.

• Appropriate certificate in health and safety (e.g., Site Supervisor Safety Training).

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Flexibility to travel across the UK.

• Full driving license.

• Training, experience, and certification appropriate to relevant machinery, plant, and equipment, including lift planning.

• Ability to ensure compliance with safety rules and documentation; commitment to working safely at all times.

• Ability to work in a time-pressured environment.

• Adaptability to changing situations and environments.

• Strong communication skills.

• Effective team worker with the ability to organise a work site.

• Professional representation of NorPower at all times.

Values

The jobholder must demonstrate the following qualities in line with company values:

• Team Spirit & Generosity – work effectively within and contribute to the NorPower team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.

• Trust and Empowerment – manage responsibilities and time efficiently to ensure work is completed professionally.

• Integrity and Responsibility – take ownership of duties and manage them effectively to ensure high-quality results.

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually improve processes and introduce new initiatives to enhance efficiency.