General Foreman

The Vacancy
CR Civil Engineering
part of the
RSK Group
are a family run business, based in the Midlands, operating throughout England and Wales. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
General Foreman
to join our team based in
Stafford, UK.
The Role:
To supervise a team responsible for providing high quality civil engineering services to clients and to carry out quality work on site and contribute to towards the goals of the team in an efficient, co-operative and constructive manger.

Initially the successful candidate will be based at our
Brancote site
. This project is the upgrading of an existing waste water treatment plant. Activities being carried out are; foundations, RC works, drainage, tanks, cofferdams & finishing works.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise labour, plant, transport and equipment on site, ensuring that operations are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the project plan.
• Carry out briefings to ensure teams are aware of the work requirements and associated risks.
• Carry out all types of ground works to the required specification, standard and timescale, as directed by the Site Manager/Site Supervisor.
• Operate company vehicles, plant and equipment as required and in accordance with procedures.
• Complete all necessary documents and paperwork and submit in a timely manner.
• Ensure all duties and performance standards comply with current health and safety procedures, plant and PPE regulations.
• Work effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• CSCS card with level 5 NVQ
• Experience in waste & clean water sector
• SMSTS
• Experience of leading a workforce of 30 people
• Experience of a wide range of construction related skills
• Experience of relevant plant and equipment
• Good verbal and written skills
• Awareness of health and safety issues and duty of care towards colleagues
• Full UK driving licence
• Understanding of civil projects
• Ability to use own initiative to solve problems
• Ability to oversee a team or take in accordance with the project plan
• Ability to build good relationships
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary £19.35 per hour
• Company Vehicle
• Company healthcare plan
• Company Pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies
About Us
Our company's modest beginning is rooted in a simple but ambitious aim: to create a positive working environment in which our workers thrive, and our services excel. After 23 years, we have grown from a small team of three to a company known for its safe and professional manner, while achieving the highest standards for our clients. We are ambitious and continue to expand, owing to our company vision and ethos. We have permanent locations throughout the Midlands, South Yorkshire and South Wales, including our extensive range of resources and assets to support our nationwide schemes. Our highly skilled workforce and wide range of plant and machinery ensure self-dependency and efficiency.

CR Civil Engineering is always investing in training, technology and machinery to refine its extensive civil engineering services, including civil, structural and geotechnical engineering and contracting, structural maintenance and repair and hard and soft landscaping, provided to the highways, water, rail and other sectors throughout the UK.

CR Civil Engineering is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?