General Foreman

4 months ago


Newry, United Kingdom Vanrath Full time

**Job Reference**: RAGF200224
- **Job Title**: General Foreman (New Build Projects)
- **Salary**: £45,000 - £50,000 + company vehicle / package
- **Location**: Newry, Northern Ireland / Dublin, Republic of Ireland

**General Foreman**

Are you looking for a General Foreman role? Interested in working for a leading Building & Civil Engineering contractor?

**VANRATH** are recruiting a General Foreman to work for a dynamic Main Contractor that work on a range of Building & Civil Engineering projects.

**Remuneration**:
c£45,000 to £50,000 + company vehicle / package

**Client**:
Our client is a leading, dynamic, reputable Main Contractor that work on a diverse range of projects across the Construction and Civil Engineering sectors.

The business work on large new build projects up to £50m across various sectors including Housing, Education, Healthcare, Commercial Offices & Civil Engineering projects.

Business is very busy with multiple projects currently ongoing and many more in the pipeline. Due to this continued success, they have a great opportunity for a General Foreman to join them on a permanent basis.

Most of their work is in Republic of Ireland so this opportunity will suit someone based near Newry, NI or Dublin, ROI.

**Role Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Implement company requirements and legal regulations, legislation and quality
- Conduct and record site inspections
- Ensure all works are conducted in line with approved method statements, conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks
- Ensure site personnel have job relevant training requirements and records are maintained at HQ
- Lead by example
- Proactively drive progress of the works, challenging methods to maximise progress and minimise costs
- Schedule, co-ordinate and supervise the daily activities of gangs/site operatives
- Ensure gangs/site operatives complete all required documentation in line with customer/company requirements
- Track and document daily work productions
- Organise and monitor the work of subcontractors on site
- Be initiative-taking in challenging plant/equipment utilisation and driving down costs
- Order and manage hired/internal equipment on a daily basis
- Co-ordinate delivery and collection of materials as required.
- Liaise with customers/suppliers/third parties as necessary
- Assist with promoting best practice
- Assist with promoting the company to customers.

**Experience**:

- Come from a trades background
- Experience working as a Foreman
- Site-based experience including working in a fast paced and pressured environment adhering to strict deadlines and budgets
- Extensive experience on building projects
- Valid site tickets
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel
- Full driving licence

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Free or subsidised travel
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



  • Newry, United Kingdom VANRATH Full time

    VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a major commercial truck organisation with the recruitment of **a Customer Service Advisor** in their **Newry** Branch. This company has a fantastic reputation, and is renowned to be one of the best employers in NI. This role will suit someone with relevant experience, who wants to join a fun and exciting...


  • Newry, United Kingdom Dennison Commercials Full time

    Dennison Commercials Ltd is the sole Volvo Truck & Bus dealer and the leading provider of heavy commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland. We are currently recruiting a Customer Service Advisor to join the team at our Newry Dealerpoint. - As an equal opportunities employer, Dennison Commercials Ltd. welcomes applicants regardless of age, sex, marital status,...