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Scaffold General Foreperson

On-site in Plymouth·Part-time·Added 21 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Costain

231 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Part-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Plymouth

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

Skills

Requirements

Essential 

  • Attendance of SMSTS 
  • Attendance of Site Briefing Presenters course 
  • Attendance of Annual Management of Health & Safety and Your Safety is My Safety 

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management 
  • Successful Completion of the FLM Manager programme 
  • Member of a professional body 
  • NEC course 

About Costain

At Costain, we help to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK’s infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

Your application

Should you require any adjustments to support you in your application, please do not hesitate to contact us: careers@costain.com

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background and physical or neurological disabilities.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.

To find out more about our Inclusion strategy, please visit our ED&I page:

https://www.costain.com/our-culture/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Right to Work & Security Checks

Understandably given the nature of our business, everyone who is employed at Costain must undergo thorough referencing checks. We will need different information depending on the job we have offered you. For all roles, we'll carry out a criminal record check and we’ll ask to see evidence that you have the legal right to work in the UK.

For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

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The role

Due to the continued growth the position of Scaffold General Foreperson has become available to join our Successful team based in Plymouth. Please note potential candidates for this role must be able to obtain and retain security clearance to be considered for this position.
  • Liaising with the site lead to ensure all scaffold operations are adequately planned accounting for all environmental factors
  • Liaising with the supply chain to ensure all scaffold operations are adequately planned, and the required supervision is in place
  • Liaising with teams to advise and contribute to scaffold design solutions
  • Experience in planning and implementation scaffold operations
  • Carry out site inspections and assurance audits. Inspect scaffolding materials, oversee post-work housekeeping, and verify builds match project designs
  • Carry out general admin tasks.
  • Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive
  • Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way
  • Must be customer focussed by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating, and meeting their needs
  • Act as the primary link between on-site implementation and construction management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

  • Minimum 10 years scaffolding experience
  • Experience leading teams on complex scaffolding projects
  • Previous experience on industrial, infrastructure or heavy engineering sites
  • CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card
  • NVQ Level 3 in Scaffolding (or equivalent)
  • CISRS Part 1 & Part 2 Training
  • CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
  • Valid CITB Health, Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme

Desirable

  • Previous experience working within the nuclear sector
  • Valid CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals
  • Competent in the use of AutoCAD
  • IT literacy for reporting and record keeping.

Essential

  • Attendance of SMSTS
  • Attendance of Site Briefing Presenters course
  • Attendance of Annual Management of Health & Safety and Your Safety is My Safety

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
  • Successful Completion of the FLM Manager programme
  • Member of a professional body
  • NEC course

About Costain

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

Your application

Should you require any adjustments to support you in your application, please do not hesitate to contact us: careers@costain.com

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background and physical or neurological disabilities.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.

To find out more about our Inclusion strategy, please visit our ED&I page:

https://www.costain.com/our-culture/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Right to Work & Security Checks

Understandably given the nature of our business, everyone who is employed at Costain must undergo thorough referencing checks. We will need different information depending on the job we have offered you. For all roles, we'll carry out a criminal record check and we'll ask to see evidence that you have the legal right to work in the UK.

For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

#LI-JO1

About Costain

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