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What Are We Looking For? Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Our Asset Management and Technical Services team in Sevenoaks is looking for a General Foreperson to join us on a permanent basis. You will be involved in supervising various construction projects, undertaking all aspects of site works including, overseeing of own squads and operatives where required. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced squad leader to join and we would welcome the idea of you bringing on board your own team too. Some of Your Key Duties Include:
- Ensure that all certification you or your team are required to hold to operate any piece of machinery/equipment is valid, in date and renewed when necessary.
- Ensure that any defects are highlighted, addressed and actioned immediately to eliminate any risk of accident/injury/mechanical breakdown.
- Maintain accurate daily records for activities on site and man hours worked.
- Complete task specific site paperwork such as: Site service charter, work permits, excavation and work inspections, QA documentation and photographic records of work
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved Method Statements
- Conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.
- Take responsibility for the workmanship and productivity of your designated site team.
- Assume responsibility to manage site elements of short duration small value projects. Reporting back to designated site manager or project engineer for support on material procurement, arranging plant and liaising with the client.
- Provide daily updates on progress on sites to Site Manager/Project Engineer
- Identify any potential additional and future work while on site and pass on to the Project Engineer/Manager.
- Support Site Managers on larger projects by managing individual civils work elements and assisting with site documentation as required.
- Previous experience in a similar role and certified in the use of required site plant/machinery.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability and confidence to manage teams.
- The ability to follow concise and clear instructions accurately.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
- Knowledge of site safety practices, including an understanding of Confined Spaces.
- Slinger / Signaller / Banksman
- Asbestos Awareness
- SMSTS/SSSTS Qualification
- CPCS – Roller / Dumper/ Excavator
- New Roads and Street Works (operator /supervisor)
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Industry leading salary
- Company Van Available
- Accommodation provided when staying away from home
- Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
- Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Discounted National Gym Membership
- Professional Fees Paid
- Employee Discount Platform
- EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
- Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse