Piling Foreman

Bradfield consulting is a professional service firm created to provide human resource solutions for organizations of any size.

Our goal is to help our esteemed clients eliminate issues bordering on having incompatible or inexperienced employees. Our partnership begins from attracting the right employees, settling them well at work and ensuring that they are equipped to deliver on your goals.

Our culture of seamless collaboration enables us to go well beyond recruitment; we meet with every client, seeking to understand their needs and culture in a bid to engage the perfect candidate fit for them. This collaborative culture of problem-solving enables us to add great value to our clients businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Piling Foreman

Location: Lagos (with deployment to project sites anywhere across Nigeria)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Foundation Engineering & Construction
Reports To: Bored Pile Project Engineer / Construction Manager
Department: Site Operations / Construction
Work Arrangement: Fully On-site
Candidate Type: Expatriate

Job Summary

• The Piling Foreman will supervise daily piling activities, coordinate site personnel and equipment, monitor productivity, and ensure construction work is carried out safely and in accordance with approved instructions, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• The role serves as the link between site workers, equipment operators, and engineering management, ensuring that daily work targets are achieved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
Site Supervision and Work Coordination:

• Supervise daily piling activities and allocate tasks to operators, riggers, labourers, and other site personnel.
• Coordinate drilling operations, casing installation, reinforcement cage handling, and concrete placement activities.
• Ensure crews understand the day's work plan and follow instructions from the responsible engineer.
• Monitor workforce attendance, productivity, and adherence to site procedures.
• Coordinate equipment positioning, material availability, and work sequencing.
• Report labour, equipment, and material shortages that may affect production.

Production Monitoring:

• Monitor daily piling output against assigned targets.
• Maintain records of completed activities, work hours, equipment usage, and delays.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and escalate issues to engineering management.
• Coordinate with equipment operators to minimise avoidable downtime.
• Support efficient use of materials and reduce unnecessary wastage.

Quality and Workmanship:

• Ensure site personnel follow approved drawings, instructions, and method statements.
• Monitor workmanship during piling activities and report quality concerns.
• Ensure required inspections are completed before proceeding with relevant construction stages.
• Support accurate documentation of piling activities.
• Cooperate with QA/QC personnel during inspections and testing.
• Ensure identified defects or non-conformances are escalated promptly.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

• Conduct toolbox talks and communicate daily safety requirements as directed.
• Ensure workers use the required personal protective equipment.
• Monitor compliance with safe lifting, equipment operation, and site access procedures.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report or stop unsafe activities as appropriate.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure work areas remain organised.
• Report accidents, near misses, and safety incidents promptly.

Equipment and Materials Coordination:

• Monitor the condition and availability of piling tools, rigging accessories, and supporting equipment.
• Report equipment faults and coordinate maintenance requests.
• Monitor the use of concrete, reinforcement, casing materials, and other consumables.
• Ensure tools and equipment are stored safely after use.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare daily workforce, production, and operational reports.
• Communicate progress, delays, and site requirements to the responsible engineer.
• Coordinate with other site teams to support smooth project execution.
• Maintain discipline, teamwork, and effective communication on site.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily piling production targets.
• Workforce productivity and effective task allocation.
• Compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Timely reporting of production, delays, and equipment issues.
• Reduction in avoidable rework and material wastage.
• Effective coordination of labour and equipment.
• Accuracy of site records and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant technical, vocational, or trade qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience in piling, foundation construction, or similar civil engineering works.
• Demonstrated experience supervising site crews and coordinating construction activities.
• Relevant equipment, safety, or supervisory training is an advantage.
• Experience with bored piling, CFA piling, diaphragm walls, or geotechnical works is desirable.
• Minimum of five years' supervisory or managerial experience where required for the assigned level of responsibility.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong site leadership and workforce supervision.
• Practical knowledge of piling operations and construction procedures.
• Ability to read and follow site instructions and technical drawings.
• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on remote project sites across Nigeria.
• Accountability, discipline, and a proactive work attitude.
• Willingness to work in Lagos and be deployed to project sites anywhere across Nigeria.

Preferred candidate markets include:

• Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Egypt, and other countries with strong relevant industry experience
• Candidates must possess practical, verifiable experience relevant to the specific position and be willing to work in Nigeria.

Work Location and Conditions:

• Primary location: Lagos, Nigeria.
• Project deployment: Any state across Nigeria, including remote project locations.
• Work arrangement: Fully on-site; not hybrid or remote.
• Working days: Monday to Saturday.
• Working hours: Project-based, depending on site requirements.
• Probationary period: Six months.
• Annual vacation: 10 days.
• Work authorisation: Applicable Nigerian immigration and work permit requirements must be met.
• Candidates must be prepared to travel, relocate between project sites, and work under the conditions associated with active foundation engineering and construction projects.

Additional Benefits

• Accommodation support.
• Transportation support.
• Work permit assistance where applicable.
• Project-related allowances.
• Medical support in line with company policy.
• Career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to major infrastructure and foundation engineering projects.
• Technical development and professional certification support where applicable.