General Foreman - Civil Engineering - Didcot

Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Manage Quality & Environmental plans on site

Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest

Manage engineering team including Site Engineers, Section Engineers & Foreman

Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification

Deliver project within programme and budget Manage and monitor subcontractors

Attend monthly progress meetings and compile monthly reports

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Ensure that all aspects of the project are effectively monitored and controlled

Control contract costs

Liaise with client and designers

Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate

Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest

• Manage Quality & Environmental plans on site
• Manage engineering team including Site Engineers, Section Engineers & Foreman
• Ensure work is delivered in accordance with the specification
• Attend monthly progress meetings and compile monthly reports
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are effectively monitored and controlled
• Deliver project within programme and budget Manage and monitor subcontractors
• Control contract costs
• Liaise with client and designers
• Take part in and deliver a Safety Culture with the entire site team
• Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate
• Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are being complied with

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.

Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.

Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives and delegates accordingly. Able to spot opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.

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Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.

Demonstrate strong communication skills

Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.

Problem Solving: Looks objectively at every side of an idea or situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action. Can use analytical skills to make decisions, with a strict attention to detail.

Adaptability: Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations. Changes the overall plan, goal or project to fit the situation.

Results orientation: Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives. Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives

Able to focus on setting personal and team objectives. Can evaluate progress and drive resources to attain objectives

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• Demonstrate previous experience of working on highway and/or public realm projects
• CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS Card
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Health & Safety Induction Including Management System
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications in construction management or a related field are desirable.
• Proven experience as a Foreman in the civil engineering industry.
• Demonstrate previous experience in a General Foreman role
• Demonstrate strong communication skills Desirable Health & Safety Essential
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)