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Foreman - Heavy Civil & Groundworks
A leading construction company is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Foreman to lead a team of skilled workers on a challenging and impactful prison construction project. This project will involve a range of heavy civil and groundworks activities, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety.
About the Project:
Your role will be crucial in ensuring the efficient and safe execution of the heavy civil and groundworks package, which includes:
- Excavation & Earthworks: Overseeing the excavation, grading, and compaction of large areas of earth, including potentially challenging ground conditions.
- Foundation Construction: Leading the construction of complex foundations for the prison buildings, including concrete pours and reinforcement installation.
- Drainage & Utilities: Supervising the installation of drainage systems, utilities, and other underground infrastructure.
- Roadworks: Coordinating the construction of access roads, parking areas, and internal site roadways.
About the Role:
As Foreman, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled groundworkers, civil engineers, and other site personnel, ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of the heavy civil and groundworks package. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Team Management: Leading and motivating a team of skilled workers, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and adherence to safety procedures.
- Construction Supervision: Directing and overseeing the execution of all heavy civil and groundworks activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
- Quality Control: Implementing and enforcing rigorous quality control procedures, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of workmanship and complies with project specifications.
- Safety Management: Establishing and enforcing stringent safety protocols on site, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies, and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Material Management: Overseeing the ordering, delivery, and storage of construction materials, ensuring sufficient supplies are available at the right time.
- Progress Reporting: Providing regular updates to the Site Manager on the progress of the project, identifying any potential challenges or delays.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven Experience: You possess a minimum of [Number] years of experience as a Foreman in the heavy civil and groundworks sector, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects. Experience working on high-security construction projects is highly desirable.
- Technical Expertise: You have a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction techniques, and materials related to heavy civil and groundworks, including excavation, foundations, drainage, and roadworks.
- Team Leadership: You are a strong leader, able to motivate and inspire a team, manage performance, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Safety Focus: You are a safety advocate, committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Communication Skills: You are an effective communicator, able to clearly convey instructions, provide feedback, and maintain open communication with the site management team.
To Apply:
If you are a skilled and motivated Foreman with a passion for heavy civil and groundworks, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to submit your application.
Please submit your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
