General Foreman HS2

4443
Hertfordshire
Contract
Competitive PAYE rates apply
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We are currently recruiting for a General Foreman to join a main contractor based in Hertfordshire working on HS2, working on the shafts team.

The General Foreman will be responsible for:

  • Leading an onsite team
  • Promoting Health and Safety, Environment to the wider team, ensuring quality, timely and safe work practices
  • Fulfilling Health and Safety responsibilities by adhering to Companies Health and Safety Policy and Management plans
  • Tracking and monitoring KPI compliance and recommending improvements to systems to maintain team production
  • Ensuring that all plant, transport, and materials used on the site are of sufficient quality and quantity to complete the task in question
  • Taking responsibility for the management of the subcontractors appointed to the contract
  • Ensuring all works undertaken to comply with the set budget
  • Ensure the site is kept to a high standard and meets management expectations
  • Carrying out any disciplinary measures necessary to site operatives, site foremen or subcontractors in accordance with policy

You are required to have the below experience and skills:

  • The post holder will be educated to a degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically an Engineering discipline A lower educational level typical HNC or HND may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience in a technical engineering role can be demonstrated
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body, typically chartered member of institute of Civil Engineering or an international equivalent professional status
  • Demonstrable  previous relevant experience within construction engineering, including Earthworks, Ground stabilisations, deep drainage, and specially in deep foundations (secant piled or diaphragm walls)
  • Experience of managing or assisting with the management of programmes of work, ensuring the project runs to schedule
  • Experience in managing or assisting with the management on site, monitoring dealing with subcontractors, and finding solutions to problems that may cause delays or extra costs.
  • Experience leading or assisting with the leadership of site teams and mentoring them to help build a solid project team
  • Knowledge of the development and implementation of quality management
  • SSTS Accreditation
  • CSCS Card
  • Computer and language skills