Foreman, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Volker Fitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services.

We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors.

We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We have a superb opportunity for a Foreman to join our business, working on a project for Agratas in Somerset.

The Foreman is an integral member of the Site operations team who manages part of the team who are responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of a project.

The successful candidate will ensure that the project is delivered on time to the satisfaction of the client and his professional team with respect to quality, safety, environmental impact and budget.

About you Relevant experience as a Foreman Detailed knowledge of civil works (earthworks, drainage, concrete, services, etc.) Excellent communication skills Strong leadership and people-management skills Good problem-solving and organisational abilities CSCS If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Volker Fitzpatrick is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Fitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Fairness, inclusion and respect

So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, Volker Wessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed Volker Wessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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