Foreman

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a General Foreman to ensure project delivery on time and within budget. This role involves managing site operatives and subcontractors while promoting safety and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry and proven people management skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including a company pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Accident and Life Cover

Health Cash Plan

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the construction industry, specifically civil environment.
• Proven track record in delivering large schemes or supervisory experience on multiple schemes.
• Excellent people skills with strong leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project delivery safely, on time, and within budget.
• Proactively manage site operatives and subcontractors.
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise daily activities.

Skills

Experience in construction

People management skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CSCS supervisor card

SMSTS qualification

First aid qualification

NRSWA supervisor

Tools

CPCS appointed person for lifting operations

Job description

About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

Water
Transport
Built environment
Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:

Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products including PPE

Company Website:
https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale?

As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success

Foreman
The Role
The purpose of the role of General Foreman is to ensure the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget, and snag-free. The post-holder will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the work of all site operatives.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and promote safe working on-site

Implement company requirements and legal regulations paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality.
Carry out and record site inspections
Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements, conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings
Ensure site personnel have job-relevant training requirements and are entered into the site personnel training register
Lead by example

Ensure the completion of work on time and within budget

Proactively drive the progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs
Schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of gangs/site operatives
Ensure gangs/site operatives complete all required documentation in line with customer/company requirements
Track and document daily work productions
Organise and monitor the work of subcontractors on-site.

Equipment and materials management

Be proactive in challenging plant/equipment utilisation and driving down costs
Order and manage hired/internal equipment daily
Co-ordinate delivery and collection of materials as required

General

Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary
Assist with promoting best practice
Assist with promoting the company to customers

Key Measures and Targets

Deliver required services on time, to cost/quality standards
Contribute wherever possible to enable the Company to meet CDM/health and safety targets
Contribute wherever possible to enable the Company to meet environmental targets

Key Relationships

Design and engineering team and other technical staff
Project-based staff including Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Site Agents, Site Engineers
Clients, suppliers and third parties

About you
Essential

Extensive experience in the construction industry, specifically within a general civil environment.
Previous experience in infrastructure, drainage, public realm, highways, and structures
Proven track record with the delivery of large-sized schemes or supervisory experience of work on multiple schemes at any one time
Proven people management skills including the management of subcontractors
Practical hands-on approach
CSCS supervisor card
SMSTS qualification
Lift supervisor
First aid qualification
NRSWA supervisor
Excellent people skills with proven leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others
Excellent communication, organisational, planning and time management skills

Desirable

CPCS appointed a person for lifting operations

Caring and investing in you
Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Accident and Life Cover
Westfield Health Cash Plan
22 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological, and financial well-being.
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards