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General Foreman - Civils

Nicholas Associates Group
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a General Foreman with strong knowledge of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) and RC works, along with highways and groundworks experience.
  • The role requires extensive experience in RC structures and heavy civils, with a proven track record in managing labour and plant.
  • Candidates should possess a valid UK driving licence, CSCS Card, SMSTS, and TWS certifications, with additional certifications being desirable.
  • This position offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a prestigious project, we encourage you to apply.

We are excited to share an excellent opportunity for a General Foreman to join a key client of ours based in the Midlands. This role is perfect for a professional with strong knowledge of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) and RC works, RMD formwork, highways, and groundworks experience.

About the Role: As General Foreman, you will ensure that works are executed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. You will manage a direct labour team and specialist subcontractors constructing reinforced concrete structures within a high-profile, Tier 1 environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safe, controlled execution of work by operatives and subcontractors.
  • Manage site logistics and induct and assess competencies of new inductees.
  • Contribute to the production of Work Package Plans, Risk Assessments, Task Briefing Sheets, and toolbox talks.
  • Provide input and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions with the TWC.
  • Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls.
  • Maintain and ensure the adequacy of plant and small tools.
  • Keep accurate records of Plant & Equipment Registers, PUWER, and LOLER files.
  • Monitor the performance of plant operators and appointed persons.
  • Strive to improve safety levels and ensure the workforce has sufficient and correct information.
  • Monitor work quality and promote a right-first-time culture.
  • Contribute to weekly programming and monitor progress against key dates with the PM/Site Agent.
  • Ensure the appropriate level of resources is allocated to each work activity.
  • Assess material wastage allowances and implement improvement actions.
  • Maintain awareness of project scope and highlight potential commercial risks.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Extensive experience in RC structures and heavy civils.
  • Proven track record in managing own labour and plant.
  • Successful project delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality.
  • Valid UK driving licence.
  • CSCS Card, SMSTS, TWS certifications.
  • Computer literacy.
  • First Aider and Fire Marshall certifications (desirable).
  • Fit-for-work medical or safety-critical medical (desirable).

This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment where your leadership and expertise will be highly valued. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a pivotal role in a prestigious project, we encourage you to apply.

Please let us know if you are interested in this opportunity or if you have any questions.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.