General Foreman

 

Main characteristics

Location

South Yorkshire

Company

ProCivils Recruitment Solutions

Salary

£55000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

South Yorkshire

General Foreman - Role Summary
Managing projects within the Company's Infrastructure Group either in the Civils or Water streams from contract award through to completion; reporting to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.
To ensure the successful completion of projects for the Company by achieving acceptable financial outcomes, whilst maintaining and improving client relationships, and adherence to the quality/safety/environmental policies of the business.
General Foreman - What you will be doing

Resource allocation and management of Site staff;
Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme;
Ensure safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced;
Enforcement and monitoring of the Divisions Quality Assurance and Env systems;
Management of projects/contracts;
Motivation of staff;
Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects;
Staff recruitment;
Directly supervise Sub Agents, General Foreman;
Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers. General Foreman - What we will need from you

Essential Civil Engineering/Building qualification;
Preferred BSc Degree in Civil Engineering;
Chartered status or approaching;
Evidence of relevant post graduation practical training e.g. attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management e.t.c.;
Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for at least 2 years (essential);
Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g. LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.;
Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience;
Specialist knowledge/competences;
CSCS card;
SMSTS (5 day);
First Aid at Work (4 day);
National Water Hygiene card;
Has held a similar position with a medium to major size Civil Engineering Contractor for a sustained period. (essential)
Strong leadership and motivation skills;
Must have good organisational skills and be able to communicate at all levels;
Time management skills;
Ability to delegate and manage tasks carried out by the site team;
Good decision maker;
Sound technical knowledge;
Good team player;
Knowledge of the construction process;
Sound safety theoretical and practical knowledge/experience;
Holds a UK driving licence;
Commercially and contractually aware;
Good people management skills;
Awareness of quality and environmental practices within the business environment;
Good communicator orally/written. General Foreman - What we can offer you

Competitive salary
Car allowance
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
2 days volunteering opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme including financial advice and guidance
Professional membership fees
Flexible Benefits scheme