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Our team of experienced recruiters are committed to finding the best candidates for our clients in a range of sectors, from construction and cleaning to industrial and transportation. Get in touch today, and let us find you the perfect match!

About Encon Staffing

Our team of experienced recruiters are committed to finding the best candidates for our clients in a range of sectors, from construction and cleaning to industrial and transportation. Get in touch today, and let us find you the perfect match!

Job Reference: JOB-20581

Chester Waste to Energy

Job Description

Foreman / Assistant Site Manager

Chester

Competitive Day Rate

Long-Term Waste-to-Energy Project

Encon Staffing are currently recruiting for an experienced Foreman / Assistant Site Manager on behalf of our client for a major Waste-to-Energy (EfW) project in Chester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a flagship infrastructure project with long-term work available and genuine opportunities to progress into a Site Manager position.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable running day-to-day site activities, managing subcontractors, maintaining health & safety standards, and supporting the Site Manager with the successful delivery of works.

Duties Will Include:

  • Assisting the Site Manager with the daily running of the project.

  • Supervising subcontractors and direct labour on site.

  • Coordinating site activities to ensure works are delivered safely and on programme.

  • Carrying out site inspections, toolbox talks and daily briefings.

  • Monitoring progress and reporting any delays or issues.

  • Ensuring high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

  • Managing site logistics, deliveries, plant and materials.

  • Maintaining site records and paperwork.

  • Supporting permit-to-work systems and project compliance requirements.

  • Liaising with engineers, management teams and stakeholders throughout the project.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Supervisor or Assistant Site Manager.

  • Experience working on industrial, energy, power generation, process, infrastructure or heavy construction projects.

  • Waste-to-Energy, Energy from Waste (EfW), Power Station, Petrochemical or Industrial project experience would be highly advantageous.

  • Strong understanding of site health & safety requirements.

  • Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades.

  • Good communication and organisational skills.

  • Able to read and interpret drawings and construction documentation.

Essential Qualifications:

  • SMSTS or SSSTS

  • Valid CSCS Card

  • Full UK Driving Licence

Preferred:

  • First Aid at Work

  • Relevant construction qualification or trade background

What’s On Offer?

  • Competitive day rate.

  • Long-term project with excellent stability.

  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile Waste-to-Energy development.

  • Supportive project team and professional working environment.

  • Genuine progression opportunities into Site Management roles.

If you’re an experienced Foreman or Assistant Site Manager looking for your next challenge and would like to work on one of the UK’s growing Energy from Waste projects, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Encon Staffing for a confidential discussion.