Foreman

Location

Bristol | United Kingdom

Job description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Regional Civils team as a Foreman and you can build something to be proud of.

Role purpose: To provide supervision of the works and control of a team comprising Gangers and direct labour force. Supervision and control of the works of Subcontractors.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm;
• Support the delivery of CSUKs Sustainability activities;
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions;
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls;
• Input into the production and delivery of Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks;
• Ensure plant is adequate for the task prior to being used;
• Monitor the performance of plant operators;
• Carry out Safety & Environment Tours;
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation;
• Seek to improve levels of safety at every opportunity;
• Ensure that the workforce / Gangers have sufficient and correct information in terms of specification, workmanship and finish;
• Carry out Quality Tool Box Talks;
• Complete QA using BIM field 360 and Using Openspace;
• Communicate weekly programme and targets to the workforce;
• Validate labour and plant records to the project cost control procedure;
• Have an awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately;
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes;
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility;
• Hold a current driving licence and CSCS Card and SMSTS;
• Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations;
• Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work;
• Experienced in the delivery of engaging toolbox talks;
• Experienced in resource allocation;
• Understanding of construction tolerances;
• Encourages ownership within the team and fosters a culture of Right First Time;
• Experience of managing the works of direct labour and subcontractors.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experienced in the delivery of high-profile projects involving earthworks, deep drainage and reinforced concrete construction, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded and enhanced experience for all involved in the scheme;
• Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise and multi-task;
• Capable of taking ownership of the works or a section of the works from start to finish, including the handover of the works.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects and contracts in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you'll gain from developing your career with one of the worlds foremost infrastructure giants, an excellent range of benefits awaits the successful candidate:-

Attractive salary package

Company pension scheme

Company vehicle

23 days annual leave

Option to buy extra annual leave days

Company shares purchase options

A whole host of other Balfour Beatty staff employee benefits (discounts, special offers, etc.)

If you feel that this is the job for you, please do not hesitate to apply.

About us

In UK Construction Services England & Wales business, our aim is to be the partner of choice; the go-to in our sector, trusted to deliver for our customers. We work across a huge and exciting range of sectors, including aviation, building, civils, defence and energy.

From ground investigations and flood defence to complex roads and bridges; primary schools to world class universities; ground-breaking hospitals to city centre living; the depth of our experience and quality of our projects is something we are proud of.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at:

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