Foreperson The Role: The purpose of the role of General Foreperson is to ensure the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and snag-free. The post-holder will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the work of all site operatives. Key Responsibilities: Operate and promote safe working on-site. Implement company requirements and legal regulations paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality. Carry out and record site inspections Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements, conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings Ensure site personnel have job-relevant training requirements and are entered into the site personnel training register Lead by example Ensure the completion of work on time and within budget Proactively drive the progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs Schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of gangs/site operatives Ensure gangs/site operatives complete all required documentation in line with customer/company requirements Track and document daily work productions Organise and monitor the work of subcontractors on-site. Equipment and materials management Be proactive in challenging plant/equipment utilisation and driving down costs Order and manage hired/internal equipment daily Co-ordinate delivery and collection of materials as required General Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary Assist with promoting best practice Assist with promoting the company to customers Key measures & targets: Deliver required services on time, to cost/quality standards Contribute wherever possible to enable the Company to meet CDM/health and safety targets Contribute wherever possible to enable the Company to meet environmental targets Key relationships: Design and engineering team and other technical staff Project-based staff including Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Site Agents, Site Engineers Clients, suppliers and third parties Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria: Essential Extensive experience in the construction industry, specifically within a general civil environment. Previous experience in infrastructure, drainage, public realm, highways, and structures Proven track record with the delivery of large-sized schemes or supervisory experience of work on multiple schemes at any one time Proven people management skills including the management of subcontractors Practical hands-on approach CSCS supervisor card SMSTS qualification Lift supervisor First aid qualification NRSWA supervisor Excellent people skills with proven leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others Excellent communication, organisational, planning and time management skills Desirable CPCS appointed a person for lifting operations