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GENERAL FOREMAN

OUR HIGHWAYS BUSINESS

There has never been a better time to join our family, in particular our Highways business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success under the CDF Framework and Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth successfully retendering for the MHA strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership with Highways England in the South West and the Eastern regions. We’ve secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and in a really strong position to capitalise further so now is the time to update that CV and come and join us, exciting times are ahead!

YOUR ROLE

As General Foreman you will ensure works are executed safely, within programme and to the highest quality standards.

You will;

• Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
• Day to day management of site based construction works.
• Responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
• Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
• Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial targets.
• Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
• Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
• Assist in the preparation of RAMS, COSHH assessments and safety plans as required.
• Effective liaison and communication with site teams and subcontractors.
• Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors.
• Deliver tool box talks and 10 minute briefings.
• Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and “right first-time approach”.
• Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
• Record and update site diaries

YOU

We are looking for passion and a willingness to deliver excellence. If you have solid experience as a General Foreman working on civil engineering projects (ideally highways) with solid structures expertise or earthworks, then get in touch as I want to hear from you. Obviously, you’ll have the usual good stuff such as an SMSTS, CSCS Black and first aid but we are looking for more than just that-we are looking for the right person to drive a positive safety culture as well as motivate and lead the subcontractors on site to strive for exceptional levels of performance, if this is you, call me today!

IN RETURN

In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a competitive salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.

For more information on this General Foreman role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact [email protected]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications.

ABOUT US

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.