About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a GENERAL FOREMAN to join our Regional team to work in Chertsey Surrey and the South of England.
What you'll be doing
As a GENERAL FOREMAN, you will have the following accountabilities:
1. Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments
2. Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions
3. Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls
4. Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use
5. Input into the production of Task Briefing Sheets
6. Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas
7. Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used
8. Monitors the performance of plant operators and appointed persons
9. Carries out Safety & Environment Tours
10. Keeps up to date with changes in legislation
11. Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
12. Ensures that the Environmental Policy and appropriate parts of Environmental Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged on activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact
Who we're looking for
You will have the following qualities and experience:
13. Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
14. Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
15. Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours/nights
16. Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
17. Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card
18. Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
19. Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations
20. Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work
21. Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.