Foreman

Description:

As a Foreperson you will be part of our Suffolk Projects delivery team who are responsible for delivering a wide variety of exciting highway projects throughout Suffolk, ranging in value from £1-20m. We are seeking a dedicated Foreperson with experience of self delivery and management of sub-contractors to deliver highways/civil engineering projects.
As the Foreperson your duties & responsibilities will be:
* Supervise and manage construction works for the Project team.
* To ensure the highest possible Health, Safety & Environmental standards are employed across all projects, adhering to Milestone Infrastructure's health and safety policy/ environmental policy and actively supporting the It Starts With Me culture that is an integral part of the working environment.
* Ensuring subcontractor compliance with Minimum standard at all times.
* Allocate resource daily to ensure work activities are resourced sufficiently and by competent person

Ensure required plant, tools and materials are available for use by the working party. Identify when stocks are nearing empty and highlight to Site Agent.
* Review Working Documentation to ensure the content of the documents are sufficient and relevant to the tasks to be carried out.
* Accept permits and include in the work pack / issue to working party.
* Carry out Setting To Work of relevant operatives, and sub-contractors.
* Deliver and record Daily Activity Briefs/Pre-Job Briefs. End of shift debriefs & Toolbox Talks
* Supervise the relevant operatives, working supervisors and sub-contractors allocated to their relevant service. This includes the implementation of required health, safety, wellbeing, environment and quality standards.
* Ensure all works being carried out are covered by a safe system of working, all the necessary briefings have been carried out.
* Review records completed by operatives and working supervisors. Supply records to Site Agent.

Assist Works Manager with management and programming of works, and requirements for plant and materials.
* Responsible for plant delivery sign offs, checks/audits and utilisation.
* Completion of HSE Inspections (minimum 2 per month).
* Ensure the relevant Codes of Conduct are respected and followed within the site team. Lead by example to drive the correct behaviours.
* Completion of return to Work and employee documentation as and when required.
* Drive and Implement Innovation ideas.
* Attend progress meeting when required.
* Attend daily supervisors briefings
* To ensure the highest possible Health, Safety & Environmental standards are employed across the service
* Report all HSE incidents to line supervisor
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
* SSSTS
* CSCS Card
* A good level of experience in civil engineering and workforce supervision including earthworks, drainage, structures and highways.
* Good team worker and communicator.
* Adaptable to changing priorities
* Computer literate