Site Foreman – Plant & Machinery Operations

About the role

The Foreman – Plant & Machinery (P&M) is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, movement, and efficient use of construction plant and machinery on site. The role ensures that equipment is used safely, operators are scheduled appropriately, and that construction timelines are supported through reliable equipment performance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of all plants and machinery on the construction site.
• Allocate operators and machines according to work‑site requirements and project schedules.
• Ensure operators follow safe operating practices and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor, record and report equipment operating hours, fuel consumption and site movements.
• Support the site team in meeting construction milestones by guaranteeing timely equipment availability.

Required profile

• Proven experience in supervising plant and machinery on construction sites.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and SOP compliance.
• Ability to plan and adjust operator schedules to match project needs.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail for logging equipment data.

Required skills

• Construction plant operation
• Machinery operation
• Equipment monitoring and reporting
• Operator scheduling