Our client a civil engineering contractor has recently been awarded a £40m junction improvement scheme in Essex.
They require a General Foreman to join their team on a permanent basis.
As General Foreman:
- To provide supervision of the works and control of a team comprising foremen, gangers and direct labour force. Supervision and control of the works of Subcontractors
- Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments
- Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions
- Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls
- Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team
- Carries out Independent Inspections of their own section and of others
- Ensures that the workforce / Gangers have sufficient and correct information in terms of specification, workmanship and finish
- Ensures that all Non Conformances are reported as required
- Input into weekly programme and monitor progress against KPI’s
- Communication of weekly programme and targets to the workforce
- Understands key milestones provided in Stage Programme
- Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations
- Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work
- Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
- Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents Understands the relevant Business Management System and implements systems and processes (e.g. ordering plant, recruiting labour, disciplinary procedures)
The person:
- Strong work ethic with flexibility
- Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
- Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card
- You will have previous work history working highways projects.
- The successful candidate will not only benefit from working with a main contractor on a major civil engineering scheme, but they will also benefit from working with a firm who prides on looking after their candidates. The client offers a competitive salary, great package
