Foreman

VolkerWessels UK; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Foreman for the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme in Winchester. This role requires substantial experience in highways projects, strong project management skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Benefits include competitive salary, private medical care, and comprehensive training opportunities. Candidates with a passion for civil engineering are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave plus day off for birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in delivery of Projects within an infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction activities on the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme.
• Implement safe systems of work and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.

Skills

Experience working on similar Highways projects

Proven technical and project management abilities

Strong organisational and management skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Ability to produce Work Package Plans

Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues

5 years' experience in infrastructure projects

CITB SMTS or equivalent

CSCS

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Foreman to join our project on a permanent basis on the M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme near Winchester.

The scheme comprises 330,000m³ of earthworks of which approximately 50,000m³ requires modification. 2 × 125m long Underpasses that will be constructed using the top-down method with contiguous pile walls, 2 × 45m span steel gyratory bridges with piled FRC abutments, 35m span steel truss footbridge with piled FRC abutments, 4 × subways, 1 × super-span gantry, 1 × long-span gantry and 9 VMS signs as well as significant drainage, communications and other minor retaining structures.

About you

• Experience working on similar Highways projects
• Proven technical and project management abilities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment
• Sufficient experience required in construction.
• 5 years' experience in delivery of Projects within an infrastructure environment
• CITB SMTS or equivalent
• CSCS

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick 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, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

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
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities—comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

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.

Additional information

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We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.

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.