Foreman

VolkerWessels; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Sheffield is seeking a Foreman to manage site activities while ensuring safety and quality compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing site operatives, conducting safety inspections, and reporting on site productivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including annual leave, pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in site productivity and delivery.
• Ability to manage direct and subcontract labour.
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.
• Lead site operatives and manage site activities.
• Conduct safety inspections and report incidents.

Skills

Site management

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Foreman to work on new project in Sheffield You will be responsible for:

• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Safety and Quality procedures.
• Site productivity and delivery.
• Implement all instructions received from Project, Safety Managers and Clients.
• Organisation, allocation and control of site operatives including but not restricted to: Direct labour, sub contract labour, plant operators.
• Delivery of allocated work packages in accordance with safety, quality, technical, planning and budgetary requirements.
• Weekly reporting of all contractual site activities in accordance with TTF folder instructions.
• Accident and incident reporting and investigation.
• Safety Inspections and reporting.
• Undertake any necessary training.
• Maintain good site discipline.
• Identify staff training needs.
• Be of a presentable appearance commensurate with allocated duties at all times.
• Lead and direct by example.
• Deputise for the Supervisor/Senior Foreman/Foreman as and when required
• Promote the awareness of VolkerRail in a positive manner at all times.
• Ensure site noise is kept to a minimum and disruption to the railway's neighbours is kept to a minimum.
• To alert Senior Management to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
• Liaison and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS.
• The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder. Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK's light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market. Full UK Driving Licence VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK, VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support