Foreman

Description

• Ensure site team keep site diaries up to date.
• Attend external meetings as required with clients and stakeholders, building effective relationships.
• Ensure any changes in scope (operations, commercial, programme or design) are captured and managed.
• Ensure and maintain strict quality control procedures.
• Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Permit to Work systems, site inductions and safety briefings are correctly carried out.
• Identify/assist in introducing new process, techniques and innovations on site.
• Assist the Project Manager in administering the cost forecast, valuation and reporting systems.
• Responsible for completing PDRs for all direct reports.
• Undertake material take offs where required and ensure materials are ordered and reconciled.
• Plan, control and monitor the progress of the works and coordinate the section(s) of the project as allocated.
• Ensure all site team and supply chain are working to the latest design information.
• Manage multiple packages of work in conjunction with the commercial team taking full ownership of the costs for section of work assigned.
• Effectively lead and manage direct reports ensuring appropriate competence is maintained, including annuals PDR’s.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and problems that may arise.
• Implement and attend weekly and monthly site meetings.
• Report to the Project Manager on progress and performance.
• Undertake value engineering solutions.
• Monitor capability of staff and contractors to undertake current and prospective workloads and report to senior management.
• Manage a section of works on a day-to-day basis including the supervision/monitoring of the site team/supply chain.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and delegation skills.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Ability to read and interpret data, drawings specifications and schedules.
• Able to interpret, extract and disseminate works information relating to program of works.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (Desirable).
• First Aid (Desirable).
• Likely to have previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas.
• Desirable Part-qualified professional in relevant discipline.
• A working knowledge of one functional area through job experience and training.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise multiple workloads.
• Able to manage multiple or larger packages of work
• Adept at interfacing with site team, subcontractors, designer and the client.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 15 and NEC
• Aware of individual Health and Safety Responsibilities and adheres to company H&S policy and procedures.
• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages.
• Relevant experience in water infrastructure projects.
• Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance