General Foreman

As General Foreman you will ensure works are executed safely, within programme and to the highest quality standards. You will manage a direct labour team and specialist subcontractors constructing a variety of general civil engineering work packages. Working in a high profile, Tier 1 environment you must be able to work under your own initiative. Have a Can-do attitude. Be a good communicator, and assertive leader. Able to work under pressure. Ability to build collaborative relationships with client and internal teams. Duties to include but not limited to:

• Put operatives and sub-contractors to work in a safe controlled manner
• Input and manage site logistics
• Induct and assess competencies of all new inductees
• Input into the production of Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks
• Input and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions with TWC
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls
• Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use
• Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used, and keeps accurate records of Plant & Equipment Registers, PUWER & LOLER files
• Monitors the performance of plant operators and appointed persons
• Seeks to improve levels of safety at every opportunity
• Ensures that the workforce / Gangers have sufficient and correct information in terms of specification, workmanship and finish
• Monitor quality of work with respective checksheets, and promotes a right first-time culture
• Input into weekly programme and monitor progress against key dates with PM/Site Agent
• Ensure that the appropriate level of resource is allocated to each work activity and monitor to improve efficiency
• Assessment of material wastage allowances and implementation of appropriate improvement actions
• Awareness of project scope and highlights risks of potential commercial impacts
  
  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman with strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, communication ducts and pavement construction, preferably within a highway's environment to join our Sizewell C team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering background. The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary., Experience of general civil engineering works, preferably within a highway's environment
• Experience of managing own labour and plant
• Proven track record of successful project delivery: on time, within budget and to a high quality
• Holds a current driving licence
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS
• TWS
• Computer literate
• First Aider, Fire Marshall desirable
• Fit for work medical (or safety critical medical) desirable