foreman Coventry, England
Job description
Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for a Section Foreman (Viaducts) to join our team based in Coventry.
What you'll be doing
The Section Foreman will join a forming team to oversee the construction of three new viaducts up to 700m long on one of our sites. All three viaducts are due to start in Q2 of 2023 with the installation of 1.5m diameter piles up to 40m depth before the substructure works start in Q3 of 2023 and superstructure works during Q4 of 2023.
- Ensure the coordination of and communication between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental team and client’s team
- Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, ensure delivery of briefings
- Provide, monitor and control labour, plant and materials to meet the programme
- Manage sub-contractors and direct workforce
- Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements ‘first time’ and minimise rework
- Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme
- Ensure accurate, legible and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams
- Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place
- Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team
The ideal candidate
- Comprehensive understanding and experience construction techniques used in bridges and best practices
- Relevant CSCS Card
- SSSTS
- Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management
Why join us?
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2. We are building the West Midlands section of HS2's Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.
Flexible working
Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you.
Disability confident
We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.
About the company
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond. In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs.
Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered many key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure.
