General Foreman

Abatec are currently recruiting for a General Foreman, to join our client, a leading Civil Engineering Contractor, to work on AMP8 of the Thames Water Framework throughout the Thames Valley region initially working on a scheme in Witney, Oxford.

The role is to proactively lead and effectively coordinate construction phase activities within the Project Teams promoting health, safety, environmental and construction best practice across the framework programme to demonstrating exemplary standards and leadership throughout the sector.

As a General Foreman you will:

* Appraise the risk to the scheme in conjunction with the Project Manager and install and monitor adequate site security.

* In conjunction with the site management team, manage the project procurement process for suppliers and contractors in line with the Company processes and commercial best practice.

* Ensure the site fulfils all obligations for external compliance audit.

* Ensure Permit to Work systems, Inductions and Briefings are correctly carried out.

* Plan and co-ordinate the operational delivery of the project as required.

* Oversee the day-to-day construction processes and ensure co-ordination within the site team, client, and contractors.

* Attend meetings with and maintain necessary regular contact with clients and stakeholders.

Our client requires a General Foreman with:

* Experience of working for a major sized Civil Engineering Contractor working on water or major highways schemes.

* Sound knowledge of construction methods, health and safety, and legal regulations as well as a comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.

* Experience of managing and developing staff.

* Adopt a proactive approach to the environment and customer care of all the stakeholders involved in a project – promotion of positive image of the Company name to protect and promote the brand name.

* CITB Level 3 Safety Course SMSTS (5 day).

* Appropriate CSCS card.

* First Aid at Work (4 day).

* Experienced in IT Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Salary and benefits include:

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Car allowance

26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)

Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%

2 days volunteering opportunities

Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)

Dental Insurance

Travel insurance

Bike to work scheme

Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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