Site Foreman

Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and manage construction works on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
* Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across all site activities.
* Ensure all subcontractors comply with site standards, health & safety requirements and project specifications.
* Allocate labour and resources daily to ensure works are adequately resourced by competent personnel.
* Ensure all required plant, tools and materials are available, reporting shortages to the Site Agent or Project Manager.
* Review work documentation to ensure all information is suitable and sufficient for the planned activities.
* Accept and manage permits, ensuring they are included within work packs and issued to the relevant workforce.
* Carry out daily setting-to-work briefings with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors.
* Deliver and record Daily Activity Briefings, Pre-Start Briefings, Toolbox Talks and End-of-Shift Debriefs.
* Supervise operatives, supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with all health & safety, environmental and quality procedures.
* Ensure all works are carried out under appropriate safe systems of work and that all required briefings have been completed.
* Review site records completed by operatives and supervisors, submitting documentation to the Site Agent as required.
* Assist the Site Agent with programming works, resource planning and plant/material requirements.
* Oversee plant deliveries, inspections, utilisation and associated documentation.
* Carry out regular Health, Safety and Environmental inspections and audits.
* Lead by example, promoting high standards of professionalism, safety and site conduct.
* Complete employee documentation, including Return to Work paperwork where required.
* Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
* Attend site progress meetings as required.
* Report all Health, Safety and Environmental incidents in accordance with company procedures.
Skills & Experience Required
* SSSTS or SMSTS.
* Valid CSCS Card.
* Proven experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, highways and structures.
* Previous experience managing site operatives and subcontractors.
* Good understanding of construction health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changing site requirements.
* Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
If you are interested please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed