Our Water contractor client is seeking a General Foreman to support on Early Contractor Involvement projects across the Thames Valley region.
The role is to proactively lead and effectively coordinate construction phase activities within the Project Teams promoting health, safety, environmental and construction best practice across the framework programme to demonstrating exemplary standards and leadership throughout the sector.
The ideal candidate will have Water industry experience (or worked in an adjacent heavily regulated sector or with heavy civils/Highways/drainage). They will need to have experience with buildability, challenging design head on and reporting back to the Construction Manager with their findings. The candidate must be mobile and commutable to the Thames Valley area.
Responsibilities
Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security.
In conjunction with the site management team, manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with the Company processes and commercial best practice.
Ensure the site fulfils all obligations for external compliance audit.
Ensure Permit to Work systems, Inductions and Briefings are correctly carried out.
Plan and co-ordinate the operational delivery of the project as required.
Oversee the day-to-day construction processes and ensure co-ordination within the site team, client, and contractors.
Attend meetings with and maintain necessary regular contact with clients and stakeholders.
Skills/experience/qualifications
Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor working on water or major highway/drainage schemes.
Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations as well as a comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.
Experience of managing and developing staff.
Adopt a proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project - promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name.
Dependent on the project or section of work being supervised: specialist knowledge may at times be desirable or essential
CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day).
Appropriate CSCS card.
First Aid at Work (4 day).
Experienced in IT Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Confined spaces/crane supervision an advantage
Benefits
Salary will depend on experience level - broadly £45-55k with some scope for movement either way.
Cash car allowance
Site travel expensed /company van provision depending on availability
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance