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General Foreperson

On-site in County Durham·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Costain

245 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, County Durham

Skills

Requirements

  • SMSTS qualification
  • Gold (Supervisor) or Black (Construction Site Management) CSCS card 
  • Lift Supervisor
  • First aid at work

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The role

We are looking for experienced General Forepersons to sit within the Project Delivery team and drive delivery through the Project both in pre-construction and on-site delivery.
  • Ensure coordination across individual wastewater projects
  • Communicate between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental and client's team
  • Work within the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce, and ensure delivery of briefings
  • Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements 'first time' and minimise rework
  • 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, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience of multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
  • A proven collaborative individual who is experienced in projects of work including wastewater infrastructure / medium or large-scale projects
  • Experienced in leading multi-contractor and multi-disciplined teams
  • Ability to review information, consult with relevant persons and organisations to make agile decisions
  • Can demonstrate the ability to out-perform against a tight budget through effective programme development, risk and opportunity management and use of production and innovation
  • Experience in stakeholder management; including customers, client, site operators, landowners and utility companies
  • SMSTS qualification
  • Gold (Supervisor) or Black (Construction Site Management) CSCS card
  • Lift Supervisor
  • First aid at work

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About Costain

Industry
Construction & Engineering
Founded
1865
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
London, UK
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