General Foreman - Derby, United Kingdom - AmcoGiffen

AmcoGiffen
AmcoGiffen
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Derby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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General Foreman

Rail / Civil Engineering

Location - Derby, Midlands (Site Based)

An exciting opportunity for a General Foreman to join an established business unit dedicated to working on a variety of rail infrastructure building and civil engineering projects.

Business Unit


A busy and fast paced business unit involved in a range of civil engineering works associated with Network rail infrastructure such as various bridge refurbishment and renewals, embankments, stations etc.

The business unit are involved in multi-disciplinary rail civils projects up and down the CP6 LNE route ranging in scale and value but often complex and technically challenging.


Existing contracts in the CP6 infrastructure projects framework/contract includes schemes such as bridge re-construction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms, access for all and footbridge installations), platform re-gauging / platform extensions etc.


The Role


We are looking to recruit an experienced General Foreman to work within the rail buildings and AFA's (Access for All) team.

This role is predominately based on Midland Mainline with sites located between Kegworth and Market Harborough. The General Foreman will be part of a team who will deliver bridge reconstructions and associated civil engineering schemes.


The General Foreman is to ensure the site team are fully appraised of the contract requirements and have the capability and resources necessary to achieve the successful delivery.


Day to day responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the Health, Safety and Welfare of employees and others under their direct control through compliance with the requirements of the Supervisors Health and Safety Responsibility Statement
  • Ensuring that all company and client Health &Safety and Environmental initiatives are effectively implemented
  • The reporting of any unsafe practices
  • The promotion of a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice.
  • The effective leadership, supervision, utilisation and monitoring of Direct and Subcontract Labour Force
  • Delivery of works within programme and to budget, ensuring that the works are executed in accordance with the requirements of:
  • All applicable legislation
  • The Terms and Conditions of the contract
  • The Contract Health and Safety Plan
  • The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan
  • The Network Rail approved Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
  • The approved Construction Drawings and Specification
  • The Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System
  • Ensuring that Quality standards are achieved and are 'right first time'
  • The continuous monitoring of the progress of the works to ensure contract objectives are being met
  • Ensuring that, changes to the scope of works are identified, agreed, implemented and effectively managed
  • Ensuring that robust records are maintained i.e. diaries, allocation sheets, plant etc.
  • The provision of formal reports on progress to the Project Manager/Site Agent
  • Ensuring that all relevant issues, which cannot be resolved at site level, are passed for the attention of the Project Manager / Site Agent
  • The identification and implementation of training needs for directly employed operatives employees under their control.

Requirements:


To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a General Foreman in a rail and civil engineering environment, ideally with bridge reconstruction project experience.


  • PTS
  • SSSTS / SMSTS
  • Experience as a General Foreman in a civils contracting environment.
  • Experience in rail working on civil engineering associated projects
  • Experience in rail working on projects associated with civil engineering i.e. bridges, platforms, stations etc.

In return

  • Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Up to 3 volunteer days
  • Company contributory Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
  • Generous Employee referral scheme
  • Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
  • Consistent learning opportunities
  • A safe place to work
  • Employee forum's that provide a platform for having your voice heard

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets.

AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver e
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