General Foreman

John Sisk & Son Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

26 days holiday

Employer pension

Flexible and remote working

Professional and educational development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is looking for a Supervisor to join their public grounds work scheme in Leeds. This role involves managing onsite operations to ensure delivery and safety while collaborating closely with the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of construction management experience, be proficient in overseeing teams, and possess essential health and safety qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a company car or allowance.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience within a construction management environment.
• Ability to supervise 2-3 gangs effectively.
• Strong organisation skills for proactive planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite programme delivery, workmanship, and safety.
• Coordinate trades activities and maintain site security.
• Ensure compliance with method statements and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Ability to oversee multiple teams

Education

First Aid at Work certificate

IOSH or equivalent H&S management training

Temporary Works & Excavation Safety

Working at Heights & Scaffolding

Job description

Overview

Sisk are looking for a Supervisor to join our public grounds work scheme in Leeds, the Supervisor 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 Supervisor 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 specifications 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 the 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

Experience

• Overseeing 2-3 gangs
• 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 at 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

Qualifications

• 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 & Cranes 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 pension
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and educational development

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from under‑represented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story.