Role overview:

My client is a World Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are presently delivering a prestigious, circa £500m Water Infrastructure Framework which covers the counties of Hampshire & West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent.

They are seeking to employ, initially on a contract basis, a General Foreman / Senior General Foreman with a solid background in Civil Engineering projects.

As a General / Senior General Foreman you will ensure works are executed safely, within programme and to the highest quality standards.

You will:

• Have day to day management of site-based construction works.
• Be responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
• Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
• Carefully plan material and plant requirements to meet programme and financial targets.
• Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
• Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
• Effectively liaise and communicate with site teams and subcontractors.
• Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors, including toolbox talks and 10-minute briefings.
• Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
• Record and update site diaries.
  

About You:

Competency Requirements:

• Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
• Experience of executing construction work in line with ITP's, quality standards and safety documentation.
• Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Able to read and interpret design drawings.
• Proven leadership capability.
• Good customer liaison skills.
• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
  

Technical / Professional Qualifications Required:

• Relevant experience in civils and ideally water sector projects
• SMSTS.
• Relevant CSCS card - Blackl or Gold card
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
• Temporary Works Card
• First Aid (Desirable)
• EURS Blue Card (ideally)

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car / car allowance
• Private premium healthcare
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Training and progression opportunities