General Foreman (SWDR)

Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further generations further. Join our Regional Civils team as a General Foreman on our South Wokingham Distributor Road project where you'll be part of our legacy.

As a General Foreman you will provide supervision of the works and control of a team comprising foremen, gangers and direct labour force. Supervision and control of the works of sub-contractors through the lifecycle of the project.

What you'll be doing

As a General Foreman you will:

• Under the guidance of the PM and or Site Manager; Accountable for the safe delivery, execution and financial performance to agreed budget and / or approved forecasts for individual projects


• Responsible for the Operational and Commercial success of allocated projects, ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with legal, client and company requirements, policies and instructions


• Programme, such as the Supervisor Development Programme (SDP)


• Ensure that systems and processes are implemented to meet Project requirements, including Quality Plans, Completion Packs and ITPs


• Ensure that weekly site inspections are completed to measure compliance to Group Minimum Operational Standards, and action plan implemented to address findings in a timely manner


• Approval and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Safety Plans, Work Package Plans, ITPs and Tool Box Talks;


• Effective management of our Subcontractors and Suppliers ensuring compliance to all contractual and safety requirements., 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.
  
  A good knowledge and practical experience in Civil Engineering and Construction techniques and processes such as structures, highways and earthworks


• Valid SMSTS Ticket


• Excellent sub-contractor management experience


• Health & Safety Qualification


• First Aid qualification.
  
  We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.


Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) and a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.

Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.