General Foreman
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LocationBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentConstruction
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
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Experience of the construction industry, ideally in the water industry
Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures
Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration
Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors
Execution of construction work in line with ITP's, quality standards and safety documentation
Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks
Able to read and interpret design drawings
Proven leadership capability
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
Skills
ITP
RAMS
Permit to Work
Benefits
Health insurance
Pension
Cycle to work
Stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
General Foreman – Wessex Water
Bournemouth
An opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join the team at Galliford Try. Working as part of our Wessex Water framework, the General Foreman will ideally be based around Bournemouth working on high value Projects across Dorset for our Client, Wessex Water.
What you will be doing:
As General Foreman you will take full responsibility for controlling all physical elements of the work from commencement through to the issue of the Maintenance Certificate and to maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability
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Have day to day management of site-based construction works.
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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.
About You:
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Experience of the construction industry, ideally in the water industry
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Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
•
Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration .
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Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
•
Execution of construction work in line with ITP’s, quality standards and safety documentation.
•
Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks.
•
Able to read and interpret design drawings.
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Proven leadership capability.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
About the company
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work schemes
Comprehensive pension plan
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Ryan De Stadler on [email protected]
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
Hiring 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.
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As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview
Galliford Try is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
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