General Foreman

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising construction activities across multidisciplinary civil engineering, highways, light rail and structures work packages. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day site construction activities and workforce.
• Supervising self-delivery teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Managing labour, plant, equipment and materials.
• Working closely with site engineering teams to review designs and develop construction methodologies.
• Monitoring health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Attending weekly site meetings and maintaining accurate project records.
• Supporting the delivery of works in line with CDM requirements and the Construction Phase Plan. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Works Manager role.
• Experience working on major civil engineering and construction projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete construction.
• Experience of bridge construction and/or bridge deck replacements.
• Good understanding of CDM, health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Experience managing labour, plant and materials.
• CSCS Site Management / relevant CPCS accreditation.
• SMSTS.
• Street Works Supervisor.
• First Aid qualification.
• We are looking for someone with strong leadership and communication skills who can manage site teams effectively and work collaboratively with the wider project team. This is a contract opportunity with an anticipated duration of 10 months+, offering a rate of £30 per hour.