General Foreman

Description:

Role overview:

My client is a World Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently delivering a prestigious, circa £500m Water Infrastructure Framework which covers the counties of Hampshire & West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent.

They are seeking to employ, initially on a contract basis, a General Foreman / Senior General Foreman with a solid background in Civil Engineering projects.

As a General / Senior General Foreman you will ensure works are executed safely, within programme and to the highest quality standards.

You will:

Have day to day management of site-based construction works.
Be responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
Carefully plan material and plant requirements to meet programme and financial targets.
Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
Effectively liaise and communicate with site teams and subcontractors.
Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors, including toolbox talks and 10-minute briefings.
Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
Record and update site diaries.
About You:

Competency Requirements:

Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
Experience of executing construction work in line with ITP's, quality standards and safety documentation.
Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks.
Able to read and interpret design drawings.
Proven leadership capability.
Good customer liaison skills.
Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
Technical / Professional Qualifications Required:

Relevant experience in civils and ideally water sector projects
SMSTS.
Relevant CSCS card - Blackl or Gold card
Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
Temporary Works Card
First Aid (Desirable)
EURS Blue Card (ideally)You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.
Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.
Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.Benefits:

Competitive basic salary
Company car / car allowance
Private premium healthcare
Flexible benefits scheme
Company pension scheme
Training and progression opportunities