Job Description
Costain has been appointed as Delivery Integration Partner by National Highways (NH) for delivery of the £240m improvement of the Simister Island M60/M62/M66 interchange (M60 Junction 18), north of Manchester. As Delivery Integration Partner, Costain will overhaul the busy junction involving complex traffic management to keep tens of thousands of vehicles moving whilst construction takes place.
The Works Consist Of
A new free flow 'northern loop' link road to take drivers directly from M60 eastbound to M60 southbound without exiting the motorway
M66 mainline southbound widening and southbound slip road realignment to allow for construction of the northern loop
A widened connector road from M60 northbound to M60 westbound – replacing the current single lane with two lanes
Adding an extra lane in each direction on the M60 Junctions 17 to 18 (increasing from 4 to 5 lanes) while retaining the hard shoulders
Upgrades to drainage, lighting, motorway technology, signage and signalling.
Due to continued growth the position of Foreperson has become available to join a large scale Highways project in Greater Manchester. As a Foreperson you will safely manage people and all operational activities on a small project ensuring HSQE, budget and programmes are met.
This role will cover the night works on the project.
Responsibilities
Delivery of site inductions, daily site briefings and safety briefings to framework contractor site personnel covering appropriate health, safety and environmental topics and ensure records of briefings are maintained
Ensure that all works are properly planned and carried out in safe and controlled manner and in a cost-efficient manner
Coordinate vehicle and plant movements on site ensuring pedestrian segregation
Promote a healthy safety culture on site, challenging behaviours and promoting good practice
Coordinate deliveries of materials to site and maintain site security
Support Site Agent and Engineers in the planning of upcoming works, ensuring adequate labour, plant and materials are available to deliver the works in line with the programme
Coordination of framework contractors' construction activities on site ensuring interfaces are adequately managed
Review productivity on site and support Site Agent and Planner with programme
Maintain adequate site records inclusive of daily diaries, quantities of works completed and photographic evidence
Support Site Engineers with completion of Inspection and Test Records
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Construction industry experience
Demonstrated experience in a similar role
Previous Highways experience
Experience of working on large complex sites
Experience of supervising sub-contractors
Understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques
Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Supervisors Card
EUSR National Water Hygiene Standards 'Blue Card'
First Aid at Work
New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) Supervisors
Full UK Driving Licence