Foreman

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Foreman to ensure that projects are delivered safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction experience, a proven track record in managing large-scale projects, and strong people management skills. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including a company pension and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Accident and Life Cover

Health Cash Plan

22 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in infrastructure and drainage.
• Proven supervisory experience on large-scale schemes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working on-site.
• Coordinate and supervise daily activities.
• Implement compliance with HSE legislation.
• Manage subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Time management skills

People management

Education

CSCS supervisor card

SMSTS qualification

First aid qualification

NRSWA supervisor

EUSR Card

Tools

CPCS appointed person for lifting operations

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, 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 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 Barhale values. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. 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 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
• A broad range of civil engineering, 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

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.

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 production
• Organise and monitor the work of subcontractors on-site
• Be proactive in challenging plant/equipment utilisation and driving down costs
• Order and manage hired/internal equipment daily
• Coordinate the delivery and collection of materials as required
• Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary
• Assist with promoting best practice
• Assist with promoting the company to customers

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-scale 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
• EUSR Card
• Excellent people skills with proven leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others
• Excellent communication, organisational, planning and time management skills

Desirable

• CPCS appointed person for lifting operations

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Accident and Life Cover
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• 22 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position and eligibility)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]