Foreman, Section Foreman & General Foreman – Water

Overview

Position:
Foreman, Section Foreman & General Foreman – Water

Location:

Thames Water Region (Thames Valley)

Salary Guide: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) Plus Car Allowance and Excellent Benefits

Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects for Thames Water. They are recruiting for Foremen, Section Foreman and General Foreman to work on these projects throughout Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

• Coordinate and communicate between all parts of the operations team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, SHEQ and customer teams.
• Report to either a Site Agent or Project Manager depending on project complexity, and manage, maintain and enforce health, safety, quality, sustainability and wellbeing standards across the site/project.
• Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security.
• Manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with Company processes and commercial best practice.
• Ensure the site fulfils all obligations for external compliance audit.
• Ensure Permit to Work systems, inductions and briefings are correctly carried out.
• Plan and co-ordinate the operational delivery of the project as required.
• Oversee day-to-day construction processes and ensure coordination within the site team, client and contractors.
• Attend meetings with and maintain regular contact with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with the control and monitoring of the progress of the works.
• Administer reporting systems (e.g., delivery notes, plant hire and collections, waste management) to maximise cash flow and profitability.
• Implement strict controls on subcontractors, suppliers, and operatives.
• Post contract: organise and coordinate the undertaking of maintenance work.
• Ensure full participation in operative staff development, review, training, and mentoring.

• Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor on water or major highways schemes.
• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations, with a broad understanding of construction techniques and best practices.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Proactive approach to environment and customer care of all project stakeholders; promote a positive image of the Company name.
• Specialist knowledge may be desirable or essential depending on project/work section.
• CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day)
• Appropriate CSCS card
• First Aid at Work (4 day)
• Practical training in forms of contract, scaffolding appreciation, formwork/falsework appreciation, concrete technology, H&S management, planning, etc.
• Appointed person and Temporary Works Co-ordinator.

• 40 Hour working week
• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with option to buy or sell up to 3 days)
• Private medical insurance for yourself (option to add family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible, agile or remote working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme including options such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions