General Foreman

February 1, 2018 | Comments Off on General Foreman

Title: General Foreman

Location:
Somerset

Project: Hinkley point C


Kier are looking for an experienced general Foreman to join us on one of Europe's largest civil engineering projects, if you have the below skills then please apply today.
  • Safety, Health & Environmental
  • Deliver site inductions and tool box talks
  • Issue permits to work and sign offs
  • Ensure Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) register is maintained and up to date
  • Evaluate method statements and risk assessments
  • Chair weekly safety meetings
  • Deliver regular SUSA talks
  • Maintain adequate supply of PPE
  • Co-operate and liaise with the Safety, Health & Environment advisors at all times
  • Set sub-contractors to work
  • Deal with sub-contractor RFI's and SSI's
  • Manage sub-contractor materials, deliveries, unloading and storage
  • Attend progress meetings as required
  • Monitor and control dayworks
  • Maintain regular communication with sub-contractors ace to face/phone/email)
  • Sign off sub-contractor sign off sheets
  • Produce and update snagging sheets
  • Maintain Quality Assurance file
  • Check specification and drawings against works completed and materials used
  • Liaise with client's representatives
  • Maintain visual effect of site on surrounding area.
  • Help produce where required and work to construction programme
  • Produce mini programmes for sectional work
  • Establish and maintain good quality and safe site set-up
  • Evaluate sub-contractor programmes
  • Attend internal site progress meetings
  • Order correct quantities of materials
  • Order fit-for-purpose plant
  • Agree roles/responsibilities/targets
  • Establish training needs and arrange training (on-the-job)
  • Monitor/assess performance and give feedback on performance
  • Get to know team members and help accommodate special needs as required
  • Understand team members strengths/capabilities to allocate workload appropriately
  • Ensure site direct labour is correctly supervised and is correctly qualified for the role
  • Agree and sign off time sheets
  • Maintain site diary and personal daily dairy
  • Maintain goods and plant received records
  • Take meeting minutes and distribute to relevant parties
  • Maintain signing in records sheets
  • Maintain CSCS card records

  • Individual:


    The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:
  • Construction techniques
  • Health & Safety Regulations
  • Planning and prioritising
  • Decision making
  • Risk assessment
  • Commercial awareness
  • Communication skills


  • About Kier:


    Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

    Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

    Kier is an inclusive employer.

    Let's shape your world together.