General Foreman in Bath

Location: Bath
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Galliford Try
Job Hours: Full-time

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General Foreman  – Infrastructure

Location –  Banwell   

What you will be  doing: .

You will;

  • Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
  • Day to day management of site based construction works.
  • Responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
  • Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
  • Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial targets.
  • Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
  • Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
  • Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
  • Assist in the preparation of RAMS, COSHH assessments and safety plans as required.
  • Effective liaison and communication with site teams and subcontractors.
  • Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors.
  • Deliver tool box talks and  minute briefings.
  • Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
  • Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and “right first-time approach”.
  • Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
  • Record and update site diaries
  • About You :

    We are looking for passion and a willingness to deliver excellence.

    If you have solid experience as a General Foreman working on civil engineering projects (ideally highways) with solid structures expertise or earthworks, then get in touch as I want to hear from you.

    Obviously, you’ll have the usual good stuff such as an SMSTS, CSCS Black and first aid but we are looking for more than just that-we are looking for the right person to drive a positive safety culture as well as motivate and lead the subcontractors on site to strive for exceptional levels of performance, if this is you, call me today!

    What We Can Offer in Return:  


    With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals.

    You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

    With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

    We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. 

    We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes.

    Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. 

    Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise.

    As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

    Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work.

    Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.



    Our benefits:  

    We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. 

    Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays

    A wide range of corporate discounts 

    Cycle to Work schemes

    Comprehensive pension plan 

    Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

    Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it

    Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

    About us:  


    Our Highways business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with National Highways (formerly Highways England) and Local Authority clients across the country.

    Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector.

    Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. 

    We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. 

    For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact  Jenny Reid  on jenny .

     

    Additional Information:  

    Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. 

    We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. 

    Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

    Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

    At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

    You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

    A full job description for this role is available upon request.

    LI-JR 


    About Galliford Try


    Galliford Try is a leading UK contractor passionate about providing high quality buildings and infrastructure for communities across the nation. With expertise in providing whole life solutions to both private and public clients, we have a strong track record in our chosen sectors of Building, Highways and Environment. Our network of offices across England and Scotland, provide local delivery to their regional markets, all underpinned by the strength of a nationwide FTSE business.

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