Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

General Foreman

Hampton
6 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior/Principal Avionics Hardware Engineer – Lead & Innovate

Lead Avionics Systems Engineer — MBSE & Safety-Critical

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/Ada/Rust) for Avionics

Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer — Hybrid, 9‑Day Fortnight

Senior Embedded Avionics Software Engineer - C/ADA/Rust

Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Telemetry Unit

Job Opportunity: General Foreman
Location: Hampton
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a Tier One contractor working on Thames Water projects. Based in Hampton, the successful candidate will support the Site Manager in coordinating and safely managing sections of work on major projects or controlling all site activities on smaller projects. This includes ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) standards, as well as meeting programme and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities
·Assist the Site Manager with the coordination and control of initial site setup, including implementing framework systems and procedures.
·Enforce methods and controls to ensure the continuous and effective use of resources.
·Assess and mitigate security risks to property under management, implementing appropriate security measures.
·Support and uphold safety standards as required by statute and company policies.
·Work according to method statements and risk assessments.
·Ensure compliance with all HS&E policies and procedures.

About the Candidate
·ONC or HNC in a construction-related discipline.
·SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
·First Aid certification.
·Preferably trained in confined space operations.
·Experience within the water treatment industry (non-infrastructure).

Benefits
·Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for Thames Water.
·Competitive salary and benefits package.
·Supportive and collaborative work environment.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact:

Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back, it means your application was not successful at this stage

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Sector Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

The UK space sector is no longer a niche curiosity. It is now a strategic industry worth billions, employing tens of thousands of people across nearly 2,000 organisations – and it has been growing faster than the wider UK economy for years. At the same time, employers report serious skills shortages, especially in software, data and systems engineering, with recruitment and retention now cited as key barriers to growth. For job seekers, this is encouraging – but it does not mean every space application is an easy win. For recruiters, competing for talent with tech, defence, energy and finance is only getting harder. This article, written for www.ukspacejobs.co.uk , explores the space sector hiring trends to watch in 2026, aimed at both: Job seekers searching for terms like “space jobs in the UK”, “satellite jobs UK”, or “space engineer roles”; and Recruiters and hiring managers interested in “space sector hiring trends” and “space recruitment UK”.

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.