Site Foreman

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage construction works on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across all site activities.
• Ensure all subcontractors comply with site standards, health & safety requirements and project specifications.
• Allocate labour and resources daily to ensure works are adequately resourced by competent personnel.
• Ensure all required plant, tools and materials are available, reporting shortages to the Site Agent or Project Manager.
• Review work documentation to ensure all information is suitable and sufficient for the planned activities.
• Accept and manage permits, ensuring they are included within work packs and issued to the relevant workforce.
• Carry out daily setting-to-work briefings with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Deliver and record Daily Activity Briefings, Pre-Start Briefings, Toolbox Talks and End-of-Shift Debriefs.
• Supervise operatives, supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with all health & safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Ensure all works are carried out under appropriate safe systems of work and that all required briefings have been completed.
• Review site records completed by operatives and supervisors, submitting documentation to the Site Agent as required.
• Assist the Site Agent with programming works, resource planning and plant/material requirements.
• Oversee plant deliveries, inspections, utilisation and associated documentation.
• Carry out regular Health, Safety and Environmental inspections and audits.
• Lead by example, promoting high standards of professionalism, safety and site conduct.
• Complete employee documentation, including Return to Work paperwork where required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Attend site progress meetings as required.
• Report all Health, Safety and Environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Proven experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, highways and structures.
• Previous experience managing site operatives and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of construction health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing site requirements.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

If you are interested please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.