Groundworks General Foreman

JNBentley Careers; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Groundworks General Foreman. You will supervise crews on civils sites, particularly in the water industry. Ideal candidates will have experience managing teams, a solid commitment to health and safety, and relevant qualifications. This role offers opportunities within a dynamic team environment in Bath, England.

Qualifications

• Experience managing gangs working on civils projects within water industry.
• Proactive attitude towards work and health & safety.
• Knowledge of Permits to work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise several gangs and support Site Managers on civils sites.
• Oversee civils works such as concreting, deep drainage, and pipe laying.
• Conduct daily briefings, site inductions, and progress meetings.

Skills

Managing gangs on civils projects

Health and safety standards

IT Skills

Education

Current CSCS, CPCS or NPORS

SSSTS / SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Here at JN Bentley we are looking for enthusiastic and positive Groundworks General Foremen to work on our civils sites who ideally are located in the Wessex area.

In the role you will supervise several gangs and support Site Managers on various civils sites predominantly within the water industry. Experience within the water industry and / or heavy civils infrastructure industry experience is essential.

You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with ideally experience overseeing civils works within the water industry and general civils work such as concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying.

Candidate Specification

• Experience managing gangs working on civils projects within water industry, such as civils works on water treatment sites or reservoirs
• A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety
• Current CSCS, CPCS or NPORS
• SSSTS / SMSTS
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Confident IT Skills
• Experience budgeting and forecasting
• Experience creating risk and method statements
• Experience conducting daily briefings, site inductions, method statement rollout and progress meetings
• Knowledge of Permits to work

Advantageous

• National Water Hygiene card
• 3 day First Aid
• Lift Supervisor