VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor on heavy and light
rail networks.
Our ability to continually deliver projects, from smaller contracts through to our involvement
in nationally significant major schemes, has helped our clients bring communities together
and provide better services for passengers.
VolkerRail comprises two businesses: Major Projects, which is expert in collaborative working
and leads on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects; and Specialist
Businesses, made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification and piling,
with an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. These work independently, as
subcontractors to the rail sector, or collectively as a Tier One contractor for larger
frameworks.
We are currently seeking a Foreman to join our Urban Transport & Rail Projects division.
This is a national role with regular travel across the UK. Ideally, you will be based within the
Doncaster, Sheffield or Scunthorpe region to support travel to key loacations. A full driving
licence and willingness to travel are essential.
As a Foreman within our Metro & Rail Projects team, you will play a vital role in the safe,
efficient and successful delivery of rail infrastructure projects. Leading site teams and
coordinating resources, you will ensure work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising site-based teams, including direct labour, subcontractors and plant operators.
- Delivering allocated work packages in line with safety, quality, programme and budget
- Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with company safety and quality
- Implementing instructions issued by Project Managers, Safety Managers and clients.
- Driving productivity and performance on site to achieve project objectives.
- Managing site discipline and promoting a positive safety culture through visible leadership and leading by example.
- Conducting safety inspections, reporting findings and supporting accident and incident investigations.
- Preparing weekly reports on contractual site activities.
- Identifying training and development needs within your team and supporting
competence management. - Building effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, clients and other key stakeholders.
- Supporting the Supervisor or Senior Foreman when required and contributing to the successful delivery of projects across the business.
About you
We're looking for a proactive and safety-focused rail professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and has a passion for leading teams and delivering high-quality work.
You'll ideally have:
• Previous experience in a Foreman, Team Leader or supervisory role within rail,
construction or a related operational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to organise resources, allocate work and
motivate teams to perform at their best.
• A thorough understanding of health, safety and quality requirements within a site-
based environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to engage
effectively with colleagues, subcontractors and clients.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining high standards of safety,
quality and productivity.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues and driving continuous
improvement.
• A commitment to promoting safe working practices and fostering a positive team
culture.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of project locations and environments.
• A full UK driving licence
Why work for us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail is able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities, including comprehensive skills-based training
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect, so our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all enquiries be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire workforce and therefore drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
