Foreman

Balfour Beatty; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm is seeking a dynamic Foreman for the Net Zero Teesside project in Redcar and Cleveland. The role involves managing construction aspects including planning, budgeting, and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have academic experience in construction management and an understanding of environmental sustainability practices. Competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and pension schemes, are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave

Company car

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary salary reviews

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of safety protocols and regulations.
• Experience with compliance to quality assurance processes.
• Basic principles of environmental sustainability in construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage various aspects of construction projects.
• Support planning, scheduling, and budgeting processes.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety performance improvement

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Construction management principles

Basic IT skills for BIM

Education

Academic experience in safety management

Work package scheduling experience

Tools

BIM software

Construction management tools

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Foreman to contribute to theNet Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

To manage and support various aspects of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality standards. Typically supporting a manager or team in ensuring that tasks are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

Financial: supporting small work packages or being part of a larger team for larger work packages. The value would be dependent on the Business Unit Requirements.

Interfaces Internal: Site Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Construction Lead/ Director, Design Management, Quality Manager, Health and Safety department, Social Team, Sustainability Team, Commercial Management and Project Management

External: Supervisors, Operatives, Supply Chain Management and Compliance Regulators

Accountabilities

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure HSE targets and standards are maintained
Awareness of zero harm
Implement, with support, H&S documentation
Understand and deliver the customer's key objectives
Attend and support Daily Activity Briefings
Support immediate management in setting people to work

Production Control

Understand project plans and schedules. Actively participate in SIC meetings implementing commercial and contractually viable progress records
Under supervision, manage and produce schedules/programmes within the project scheme. Identifying conflicts in logic and resolutions
Under supervision, manage small sections of work ensuring subcontractors achieved the production and contractual obligations

Logistics

Learn and gain an understanding of safe systems of work, eliminating safety risks through good logistics
Gain an understanding of the importance of logistics for programme success
Be an active participant in reviewing and sharing logistics strategy with the wider team including the supply chain

Quality & Technical

Gain an understanding of the sequencing and logic of the project process
Diligently review drawings, specifications and checklists
Learn the importance of buildability
Play an active role in supporting the management of quality issues and the QA process (including NCRs)
Research and learn about the development and application of building safety and fire safety strategies
Assist with the production of checklists, snags and quality observations

Commercial

Understand the package procurement process
Under supervision, involved in the development of the scope of works for the supply chain during procurement
Know and understand key contract dates in the main contract and various subcontracts
Learn and understand the key contractual requirements of sustainability

Who we're looking for

Skills

Awareness of the need to develop leadership skills
Ability to support improvement of safety and sustainability performance
Ability to support negotiations and conflict resolutions
Ability to support management of data and processes
Implement entry-level construction management principles
Advanced Basic IT skills for the use of BIM and construction management tools

Knowledge

Awareness of scheduling and programme management. Short-term planning for the overall construction programme
Basic principles and importance of regulatory requirements and Standards
Basic understanding of safety protocols and best practices
Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes
Awareness of environmental sustainability practices
Awareness of construction technology and innovation
Awareness of digital implementation

Experience

Academic experience with work package scheduling and timeline management
Awareness of regulatory agencies and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
Academic experience in safety management on construction sites
Awareness in negotiating contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
Awareness of environmentally sustainable practices in construction projects
Awareness of construction technology and software for project management and documentation

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/