General Foreperson

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General Foreperson

Southern Water Framework Hampshire West Sussex

Were looking for a General Foreperson to join our Environment Business Division supporting the delivery of water and wastewater projects within the Southern Water Framework.

In this role youll play an important part in delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects contributing to successful outcomes across programme cost safety and quality.

What youll be doing:

• Working closely with the Site Manager to coordinate and manage initial site set-up implementing Galliford Try systems and procedures
• Applying and maintaining effective methods and controls to ensure the efficient use of resources
• Leading and supporting site teams including supervisors and operatives in the delivery of civil engineering works during the construction phase
• Delivering a range of civil works including more complex activities
• Delivering briefings and toolbox talks to ensure clear communication on site
• Interpreting construction drawings and preparing accurate material take-offs
• Procuring plant and materials through the Galliford Try ORBIT procurement platform
• Preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) explaining them clearly to the team and ensuring understanding of tasks
• Maintaining accurate site records including daily diaries allocation sheets plant returns and goods received notes (GRNs)
• Managing work activities in line with the programme ensuring appropriate resource levels are maintained
• Participating in weekly programme and progress meetings to provide updates and support effective delivery against targets
• Collaborating with subcontractors on site to support efficient project delivery in line with agreements
• Identifying technical issues and sharing feedback with the wider project team
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of team members

About you:

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and career paths. If you meet most of the criteria below and are motivated to grow into the role we encourage you to apply.

• Experience working at General Foreperson level or in a similar role
• SMSTS certification
• First Aid qualification
• EUSR Water Hygiene certification
• CAT and Genny training
• EUSR Units 1 & 2 (Underground Safety Certification)

Desirable:

• Confine space training
• Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator certification

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs 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 were poised for further growth and success so if youre 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.

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 industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when where and how you work. Where appropriate site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

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
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve peoples 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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact

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.

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

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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