General Foreman - civil engineering

Danny Sullivan Group are currently looking for a General Foreman for a large-scale civils project in the Whaley Bridge area of Derbyshire. Role is with a large Tier 1 contractor operating across the UK.

The position is on a large reservoir refurbishment project so the client are looking for a candidate with strong earthworks and heavy civils experience for this position constructing a new slipway and upgrading all the reinforced banks around the reservoir.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Day to day management of site based construction works.
• Responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
• Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
• Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial targets.
• Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
• Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
• Assist in the preparation of RAMS, COSHH assessments and safety plans as required.
• Effective liaison and communication with site teams and subcontractors.
• Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors.
• Deliver tool box talks and 10 minute briefings.
• Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and “right first-time approach”.
• Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
• Record and update site diaries

Experience/qualifications:

• Strong civil engineering experience, reinforced concrete experience especially relevant
• Structures experience beneficial
• SMSTS/SSSTS/Gold Card
• Experience with a Tier 1 main contractor or large subcontractor
• Good people skills for dealing with subcontractors and works teams

Excellent long term opportunity available for a candidate with strong civils background. Contact Jimmy Holly at Danny Sullivan Group for more details.