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    General Foreman - Inveraray, United Kingdom - Balfour Beatty

    Balfour Beatty
    Balfour Beatty Inveraray, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    About the role

    For this position, you'll be overseeing the works and managing a team consisting of foremen, gangers, and laborers for the creation of three indoor substations, covering earthworks, drainage, access routes, structures, and utilities. You'll also supervise subcontractors on site.

    What you'll be doing

    Health, Safety & Environmental

    • Contribute to the development of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments
    • Provide input for Temporary Works solutions
    • Identify and address potential hazards proactively
    • Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment before use
    • Participate in Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks
    • Identify areas for improvement through observation and collaboration
    • Conduct Safety & Environment Tours
    • Promote safety and environmental policies

    Engineering Control

    • Identify future setting out requirements

    Quality

    • Perform Independent Inspections
    • Ensure workforce has correct information
    • Report Non Conformances
    • Encourage a culture of Right First Time
    • Conduct Quality Tool Box Talks

    Productivity

    • Contribute to weekly programs and monitor progress
    • Communicate targets to the workforce
    • Allocate resources efficiently

    Commercial

    • Assess material wastage and implement improvements
    • Validate labor and plant records
    • Review small tools list regularly
    • Be aware of project scope and additional work

    Who we're looking for

    Core

    • Strong communication skills
    • Ability to take ownership and communicate outcomes
    • Flexible and committed work ethic
    • Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card
    • Firm adherence to safety protocols
    • Good knowledge of H & S legislation
    • Innovative approach to enhancing safe work systems
    • Skilled in delivering engaging toolbox talks

    Quality

    • Awareness of Specifications and Contract documents
    • Proficient in Business Management Systems
    • Understanding of construction tolerances

    Productivity

    • Experience in managing labor and subcontractors
    • Accurate material quantity estimation
    • Monitoring of project milestones
    • Planning and managing project progress

    Commercial

    • Understand subcontractor terms and conditions
    • Monitoring project scope
    • Daily records maintenance
    • Awareness of contracts and professional relationships

    Desirable qualities/experience

    • Experience in high-profile projects involving earthworks and concrete construction
    • Solution-oriented individual with strong analytical skills

    Why work for us

    Our teams are dedicated to delivering impactful projects that benefit the UK's infrastructure and communities. Be part of something meaningful!

    Why join us?

    Apart from contributing to impactful projects, we offer a range of benefits such as smart working, generous paid leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentives, volunteering leave, and more!


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