General Foreperson

• SMSTS
• Relevant CSCS Card or equivalent. (Supervisor Gold)
• EUSR safety passport and EUSR water hygiene
• First Aid
• Confined Space Training CPl or CP2
• Cat and Genny Training
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• Lifting Supervisor/Slinger
• Understanding of Engineering Principles
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH for example)

• HNC/HND in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Experience of supervising mechanical and electrical works
• Costain CBS training and experience of implementation Vocational Training (successful experience of project supervision)

We are looking for a Floating General Foreperson to join our team on our Thames Water Framework. This role will involve travel across multiple sites in the Thames regions.

• Ensure the existing water treatment process is not affected by the construction activities
• Ensure high standards of safety and environmental protection are consistently maintained on site
• Be the lead for the construction works and represent Costain on site
• Oversee and establish close working relationships with our supply chain and direct resources
• Carry out Tool Box Talks and Start of Shift Briefings
• Input to and monitoring of the agreed programme and budget
• Maintain site records including daily diary, plant and labour returns, ITPs, etc
• Provide construction input to the design of the project to add value
• Carry out other relevant duties as required of the position
• Organise and supervise the works to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental issues are maintained.
• Plan and assist Site Agents in determining best approach to works, advising on subcontractor/specialists strengths and concerns.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractor/specialists contract conditions and attendances given by Costain.
• Review programme on a daily basis and assist the Construction Manager/Site Agents in identifying opportunities.
• Record resources and monitor outputs against programme.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/ variations, specialist attendance, and records of work related discussions with the client's operator.
• Full adherence to Costain policies and procedures.
• Where self-delivering, control and manage outputs and work procedures ensuring works are maintained to a high standard and on programme.
• Overall supervisory responsibility for the subcontractors, specialists and direct workforce (through the team of Foremen and Front Line Supervisors).
• Liaison with both internal and external stakeholders; specifically included the Operator's staff.
• Ensure that good relations are maintained with staff at all times.

• Enthusiastic and highly conscientious
• Commercially aware
• Excellent communication skills
• Committed to working collaboratively to deliver a quality product under pressure without compromising Health & Safety and Quality
• Recognised experience in main disciplines associated with these works (civil and structural engineering works)
• Good understanding of engineering principles
• Experience of managing and co-ordinating a small team of direct reports (Foremen/Section Foremen/Front Line Supervisors)
• Extensive experience of the construction industry and particularly on water retaining structures and working with large diameter pipes and pipe connections to live water treatment assets
• Experience working on non-infrastructure projects within the Clean Water Sector

• Reasonable computer skills