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Senior General Foreperson

On-site in Peterborough +3·Added 20 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Costain

231 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Peterborough +3

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Requirements

  • SMSTS qualification
  • Relevant CSCS card
  • Lift Supervisor

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The role

As a key partner to Anglian Water, we are looking for an experienced Senior General Foreperson to sit within the Project Delivery team and drive delivery through the Project both in pre-construction and on-site delivery.

As our new Senior General Foreperson, you'll be responsible for the operational delivery on a specific water storage point project supporting pre-construction buildability and onsite delivery, supported by a wider delivery team. This is a senior position within the Project team. The role requires an individual with strong strategic thinking and ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including client teams, designers and direct reports to drive safety and quality delivery at all stages.

  • Ensure the coordination of a section of works
  • Communicate between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental and client's team
  • Build and develop 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 managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
  • A collaborative manager who is experienced in leading and delivering projects of work including water infrastructure or large-scale linear 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
  • Full UK driving licence
  • SMSTS qualification
  • Relevant CSCS card
  • Lift Supervisor

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About Costain

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