This role is for our civils and water client located in Essex. The purpose of the role of the General Foreman is to ensure the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and snag free. The post-holder will be responsible for scheduling, co-ordinating and supervising the work of all site operatives. Job Description: Key Responsibilities include:
* 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 is entered on site personnel training register
* Lead by example
* Ensure the completion of works on time and within budget
* Proactively drive progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs
* Schedule, co-ordinate 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 on a daily basis
* Co-ordinate delivery and collection of materials as required
Requirements
* Extensive experience of the construction industry, and water industry specifically within a general civils environment.
* Previous experience of infrastructure, drainage, public realm, highways and structures
* Proven track record with 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 person for lifting operations