Site Foreman

Description:

Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and manage construction works on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
* Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across all site activities.
* Ensure all subcontractors comply with site standards, health & safety requirements and project specifications.
* Allocate labour and resources daily to ensure works are adequately resourced by competent personnel.
* Ensure all required plant, tools and materials are available, reporting shortages to the Site Agent or Project Manager.
* Review work documentation to ensure all information is suitable and sufficient for the planned activities.
* Accept and manage permits, ensuring they are included within work packs and issued to the relevant workforce.
* Carry out daily setting-to-work briefings with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors.
* Deliver and record Daily Activity Briefings, Pre-Start Briefings, Toolbox Talks and End-of-Shift Debriefs.
* Supervise operatives, supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with all health & safety, environmental and quality procedures.
* Ensure all works are carried out under appropriate safe systems of work and that all required briefings have been completed.
* Review site records completed by operatives and supervisors, submitting documentation to the Site Agent as required.
* Assist the Site Agent with programming works, resource planning and plant/material requirements.
* Oversee plant deliveries, inspections, utilisation and associated documentation.
* Carry out regular Health, Safety and Environmental inspections and audits.
* Lead by example, promoting high standards of professionalism, safety and site conduct.
* Complete employee documentation, including Return to Work paperwork where required.
* Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
* Attend site progress meetings as required.
* Report all Health, Safety and Environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
* SSSTS or SMSTS.
* Valid CSCS Card.
* Proven experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, highways and structures.
* Previous experience managing site operatives and subcontractors.
* Good understanding of construction health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing site requirements.
* Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
If you are interested please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information