Foreman- Civils

SISK Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and educational development

Job summary

SISK Group is seeking a Foreman to manage the public grounds work scheme in Leeds. The role involves overseeing onsite programmes, ensuring resources are available, and maintaining safety and workmanship standards.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of construction management experience, strong communication skills, and necessary health and safety qualifications. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management with a National/Regional Contractor.
• Strong communication with various stakeholders.
• Proactive planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor key stage programmes.
• Plan and coordinate activities on-site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

IOSH or equivalent H&S management training

First Aid at work certificate

Tools

Temporary Works & Excavation Safety training

Lifting & Cranage operations training

Job description

Sisk are looking for a Foreman to join our public grounds work scheme in Leeds, the Foreman is responsible to the Contracts Manager and works closely with the Quantity Surveyor. They are responsible for the management of the onsite programme in respect of delivery, workmanship and safety. The Foreman ensures that adequate and proper labour, plant, materials and subcontractor's resources are available to meet the requirements of the contract and in line with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor key stage programmes
• Set up the site and maintain site security (Maintain site hutting, hoardings and signboards to present a tidy and professional appearance)
• Take possession of the site, plan and coordinate trades activities
• Apply for temporary service connections
• Interpret drawings and specification and communicate directions to site personnel, Subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensure that adequate method statements and risk assessments (RAs) are completed for high-risk activities
• Request outstanding information from the professional team and confirm all verbal instructions
• Assist with ensuring all necessary approvals are in place to allow project to progress without risk (E.g. Hording Licence)
• Review buildability and identify methods of construction with commercial or programme advantage where possible
• With the Environmental Co-ordinator implement the environmental controls and work towards the objectives set out in the HSE plan (Civils)
• Attend site meetings, subcontract and internal meetings - maintain and circulate notes and action points
• Oversee 2-3 gangs

Qualifications

• Good Written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties, in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally and able to alter style and method to suit audience
• A proven track record of least ten years within a construction management environment with a similar National/Regional Contractor
• Strong analytical skills
• Organised with good time management and capable of proactive planning
• First Aid at work certificate
• IOSH or equivalent H&S management training
• Temporary Works & Excavation Safety
• Permitting requirements for live energy works (Must be in conjunction with Site & Safety Management)
• Working at Heights & Scaffolding
• Lifting & Cranage operations
• Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer pensionCompetitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and Educational development