General Foreman

Are you a General Foreman looking for a new opportunity? We are keen to speak to professional supervisors/team leaders/foremen with a background in civil engineering and experience of both planned and reactive works. Based in the South West and working from our valued client’s Glastonbury depot, you’ll join a successful and growing company with works in engineering and rail related infrastructure activities with offices UK wide Your responsibilities as a General Foreman: * Main duties will include the allocation of staff, plant, equipment and other requirements to complete tasks within designated timeframes * Conduct site inductions, briefings and inspections and keeping documentation of any alterations * Management of site operatives and subcontractors * Understand project objectives, timescales and ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies at all times * Keep meticulous site records in required timescales and update progress on a weekly basis * Collaborate closely with Site and Project Managers as well as Site Engineers to address any alterations to site operations * Identify further training needs * Any other reasonable duties as necessitated by the role Requirements as a Site Foreman: * Prior experience of rail civil engineering and particularly earthworks * Prior supervisor/team leader/foreman experience * Strong safety awareness and knowledge of Health and Safety procedures * A positive attitude * Please note that this role will require you to regularly work away from home and includes weekend and evening work * This position will be subject to two employment references, a Drugs & Alcohol and medical test and driver’s license check. The benefits of this role as a General Foreman: * Contracted hours 40 per week * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Sick Pay * Pension * Life Insurance * Scope for progression and emphasis on training and development * Paid volunteer days * Wellness programmes and family friendly policies * A collaborative and friendly working environment