Scaffold Foreman - Global Energy Services (Port of Nigg)

Global Energy Services is seeking an experienced Scaffold Foreman to lead scaffold operations at the Port of Nigg, with occasional offshore and site-based work.

The role involved managing a team of scaffolders, ensuring safe, high-quality work is delivered on time and in line with industry regulations. The role involves planning and monitoring scaffolding activities, coordinating with site teams, maintaining equipment, and mentoring junior staff.

This is a full-time role (Mon–Fri), with some weekend or shift work required. A competitive salary and benefits package, including company pension, is offered.

To apply or find out more, contact Graham Holloway at graham.holloway@gegroup.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of scaffolders, ensuring high-quality work.
• Ensuring projects are completed on a timely basis within budget.
• Assess project requirements, review scaffold design drawings, plan, manage and monitor site scaffolds to meet the needs of the job, ensuring that the build programmes are adhered to.
• Ensure all scaffolding work complies with construction industry safety standards, building codes, and industry regulations SG4:22 and TG20:21 by conducting regular site safety inspections and audits, addressing any deficiencies immediately.
• Train and mentor junior and apprentice scaffolders, providing guidance on proper installation techniques, safety practices, and career development. Carry out regular toolbox talks to scaffolders.
• Work closely with site management and other trades, to ensure scaffolding operations integrate seamlessly with the overall construction timeline.
• Monitor scaffold materials and equipment, ensuring they are in good condition and adequately stocked for upcoming plots on all developments.
• Document and report on the progress of scaffolding work, including any issues, delays, or safety concerns to the site management teams and health & safety department.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any scaffolding related issues (technical or non-technical) on-site, adjusting plans and resources as needed to maintain workflow and safety.

Key Requirements, Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience working with a similar role.
• Hold strong organisational, leadership, problem solving and team management skills.
• Valid scaffolding qualification (CISRS Advanced Card).
• Valid Offshore Certs preferred.
• Must be Flexible and available to travel when required.
• Offshore/Onshore experience preferred.
• Ability to be demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of scaffolding types, techniques, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret scaffold design drawings and compliance sheets.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, lift heavy materials, and climb scaffolding structures.
• PC literate.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday generally but may require weekend working and shift working on occasion.

Work Location: Based primarily at the Port of Nigg but may be required to support works offshore and out on client site.

The role commands an attractive remuneration and benefits package, including company pension.

For further information on the role, please email Graham Holloway (General Manager, Global Energy Services) at graham.holloway@gegroup.com

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of personnel in this role. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific personnel. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.