General Foreperson
Costain Group Plc
Oversee construction, safety and stakeholder coordination for water treatment projects
14 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sunbury-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Defence
Road
Rail
Integrated Transport
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
work planning
hse management
programme monitoring
resource tracking
stakeholder liaison
site records
- Overall supervisory responsibility for the subcontractors, specialists and direct workforce (through the team of Foremen and Front Line Supervisors).
- Ensure the existing water treatment process is not affected by the construction activities
- Provide construction input to the design of the project to add value
- Carry out Tool Box Talks and Start of Shift Briefings
- Be the lead for the construction works and represent Costain on site
- Ensure that good relations are maintained with staff at all times.
- Plan and assist Site Agents in determining best approach to works, advising on subcontractor/specialists strengths and concerns.
- Where self-delivering, control and manage outputs and work procedures ensuring works are maintained to a high standard and on programme.
- Organise and supervise the works to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental issues are maintained.
- Liaison with both internal and external stakeholders; specifically included the Operator's staff.
- Oversee and establish close working relationships with our supply chain and direct resources
- Ensure high standards of safety and environmental protection are consistently maintained on site
- Input to and monitoring of the agreed programme and budget
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/ variations, specialist attendance, and records of work related discussions with the client's operator.
- Record resources and monitor outputs against programme.
- Review programme on a daily basis and assist the Construction Manager/Site Agents in identifying opportunities.
- Maintain site records including daily diary, plant and labour returns, ITPs, etc
What you bring
cscs card
hnc/hnd
iosh
ms excel
construction
team management
- Full adherence to Costain policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of engineering principles
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating a small team of direct reports (Foremen/Section Foremen/Front Line Supervisors)
- Extensive experience of the construction industry and particularly on water retaining structures and working with large diameter pipes and pipe connections to live water treatment assets
- Relevant CSCS Card or equivalent. (Supervisor Gold)
- Cat and Genny Training
- Experience working on non-infrastructure projects within the Clean Water Sector
- Enthusiastic and highly conscientious
- Understanding of Engineering Principles
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of supervising mechanical and electrical works
- First Aid
- Reasonable computer skills
- Confined Space Training CPl or CP2
- Be fully conversant with subcontractor/specialists contract conditions and attendances given by Costain.
- EUSR safety passport and EUSR water hygiene
- Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH for example)
- Commercially aware
- Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
- HNC/HND in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Costain CBS training and experience of implementation Vocational Training (successful experience of project supervision)
- Recognised experience in main disciplines associated with these works (civil and structural engineering works)
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
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Company
Overview
Founded 1865
Year Established
Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.
- A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
- Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
- Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
- Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
- Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
- Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
- Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.
5% reduced incidents
Safety improvement
Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.
100% renewable energy
Energy commitment
Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
95% satisfaction rate
Customer loyalty
Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
50% engagement increase
Employee wellness
Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.
- Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
- Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
- Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
- Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
- Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
- Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better
38% Scope 1 Emissions
Carbon Reduction Target
Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.
80% HVO Fuel Mix
Sustainable Fuel Adoption
Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.
10% Emission Intensity
Carbon Efficiency Improvement
Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.
100% Renewable Electricity
Clean Energy Transition
All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.
- Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
- Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
- Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
- Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
- October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
- Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
- PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
- Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024
75% Participation
Best Companies Accreditation 2024
Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.
26 Weeks Leave
Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.
46/50 Score
Considerate Constructors Scheme
Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.
41% Spend
SME Contract Spend
41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.
- Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
- Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
- Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce
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