Senior General Foreperson

Senior General Foreperson – Project Delivery

Costain has secured extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle with United Utilities. The successful candidate will sit within the Project Delivery team, leading operational delivery for designated projects throughout the North West and Cumbria region.

• Ensure the coordination of a section of works on a project
• Communicate between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety, environmental and client teams
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce, and deliver briefings
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise rework
• Ensure accurate, legible, and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams
• Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place
• Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team

• Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
• A collaborative manager experienced in leading and delivering projects of work including water infrastructure or large‑scale linear projects
• Experience leading multi‑contractor and multi‑disciplined teams
• Ability to review information, consult with relevant persons and organisations to make agile decisions
• Can demonstrate the ability to out‑perform against a tight budget through effective programme development, risk and opportunity management and use of production and innovation
• Experience in stakeholder management; including customers, client, site operators, landowners and utility companies
• SMSTS qualification
• Relevant CSCS card
• Lift Supervisor