General Foreman

GENERAL FOREMAN - UP TO £55,000 BASIC - CAR ALLOWANCE + FUEL CARD - 34 DAYS HOLIDAY - 8% MATCHED PENSION - PRIVATE HEALTHCARE

J3A Recruitment are proud to be working with a leader within the Water Industry. A Tier 1 contractor who are growing at a rapid rate due to a healthy pipeline.

Due to further work allocation, they are now seeking a General Foreman to support on various sites around the Thames Valley area. 

You will be working on the Thames Water Framework projects, as General Foreman you will ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operations team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, SHEQ and customer teams. Reporting to either a Site Agent or Project Manager depending on the complexity of the project. 

You will be responsible for managing, maintaining and enforcing health, safety, quality, sustainability and wellbeing standards across the site/project.

What you will be doing 

• Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security.


• In conjunction with the site management team, manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with the 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 the day-to-day construction processes and ensure co-ordination within the site team, client, and contractors.

What we will need from you 

• Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor working on water frameworks 


• Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations as well as a comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.


• Experience of managing and developing staff.

Essentials

• CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day).


• Appropriate CSCS card.


• First Aid at Work (4 day).


• Experienced in IT Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

What we can offer you 

• Salary up to £55,000 


• Car allowance or Company Car 


• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (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%


• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)