General Foreman - High Peak, United Kingdom - L. McGarry Ltd.

    L. McGarry Ltd.
    L. McGarry Ltd. High Peak, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Engineering / Architecture
    Description

    Danny Sullivan Group are currently looking for a General Foreman for a large-scale civils project in the Whaley Bridge area of Derbyshire. Role is with a large Tier 1 contractor operating across the UK.

    The position is on a large reservoir refurbishment project so the client are looking for a candidate with strong earthworks and heavy civils experience for this position constructing a new slipway and upgrading all the reinforced banks around the reservoir.

    Responsibilities:

    • 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 10 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

    Experience/qualifications:

    • Strong civil engineering experience, reinforced concrete experience especially relevant
    • Structures experience beneficial
    • SMSTS/SSSTS/Gold Card
    • Experience with a Tier 1 main contractor or large subcontractor
    • Good people skills for dealing with subcontractors and works teams

    Excellent long term opportunity available for a candidate with strong civils background. Contact Jimmy Holly at Danny Sullivan Group for more details.