Senior General Foreperson

Costain; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is seeking a General Foreperson for a significant infrastructure project. The role involves coordinating operations, managing the team, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a safe and effective manner. Successful candidates will have experience in construction techniques, hold relevant qualifications, and be prepared for night shifts to manage critical works. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team focusing on a major improvement scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience at General Foreperson level is required.
• Understanding construction techniques and best practices is essential.
• Computer skills in Email, Word, Excel, and document control systems are needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate works between the operational project team.
• Build and develop the project team and review performance.
• Monitor and control labour, plant, and materials.

Skills

Construction techniques understanding

Knowledge of construction contracts

Computer competence

General Foreperson experience

Positive and proactive attitude

Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS

NVQ Level 4

Cat and genny

Job description

Costain has been appointed as Delivery Integration Partner by National Highways (NH) for delivery of the £240m improvement of the Simister Island M60/M62/M66 interchange (M60 Junction 18), north of Manchester. As Delivery Integration Partner, Costain will overhaul the busy junction involving complex traffic management to keep tens of thousands of vehicles moving whilst construction takes place.

The works consist of:

• A new free flow 'northern loop' link road to take drivers directly from M60 eastbound to M60 southbound without exiting the motorway
• M66 mainline southbound widening and southbound slip road realignment to allow for construction of the northern loop
• A widened connector road from M60 northbound to M60 westbound - replacing the current single lane with two lanes
• Adding an extra lane in each direction on the M60 Junctions 17 to 18 (increasing from 4 to 5 lanes) while retaining the hard shoulders
• Upgrades to drainage, lighting, motorway technology, signage and signalling.

Reporting directly to the Works Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the works elements under your control are delivered to the correct quality and in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Working collaboratively with the wider project team to deliver successful project outcomes. Take the lead with front line supervisors from the supply chain to ensure our values are built into their culture and our objectives are achieved. This role will involve night time working due to the nature of the Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the coordination of works between all parts of the operational project team.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training, review performance, and ensure delivery of briefings.
• Provide, monitor, and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme.
• Manage supply chain and the direct workforce.
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification 'first time' and minimise rework.
• Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams.
• Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place.
• Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, supply chain attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Input into program and budget setting and monitor against progress.
• Working nights to deliver critical works under temporary traffic management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Understanding of construction techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of the construction contract and forms of contract through formal training.
• Computer competence (Email, Word, Excel, Document control system).
• Successful experience at General Foreperson level.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
• Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment.
• Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do.

Desirable

• Experience working nights within temporary traffic management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant CSCS Card
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS.
• NVQ Level 4 - Construction Site Supervision
• Cat and genny

Desirable

• NVQ 6 Blackcard
• Confined space Cat and genny
• Temp works supervisor

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