We have an immediate requirement for a Foreman to be part of my clients Cambridgeshire Projects delivery team who are responsible for delivering a wide variety of exciting highway projects throughout Cambridgeshire, ranging in value from £1-20m.
 
We are seeking a dedicated Foreperson with experience of self-delivery and management of sub-contractors to deliver highways/civil engineering projects.
 
As the Foreperson your duties & responsibilities will be:
 
·Supervise and manage construction works for the Project team.
·To ensure the highest possible Health, Safety & Environmental standards are employed across all projects, adhering to Milestone Infrastructure's health and safety policy/ environmental policy and actively supporting the It Starts with Me culture that is an integral part of the Milestone Infrastructure's working environment.
·Ensuring subcontractor compliance with Milestone Infrastructure Minimum standard at all times.
·Allocate resource daily to ensure work activities are resourced sufficiently and by competent persons.
·Ensure required plant, tools and materials are available for use by the working party. Identify when stocks are nearing empty and highlight to Site Agent.
·Review Working Documentation to ensure the content of the documents are sufficient and relevant to the tasks to be carried out.
·Accept permits and include in the work pack / issue to working party.
·Carry out Setting To Work of relevant operatives, and sub-contractors.
·Deliver and record Daily Activity Briefs/Pre-Job Briefs. End of shift debriefs & Toolbox Talks.
·Supervise the relevant operatives, working supervisors and sub-contractors allocated to their relevant service. This includes the implementation of required health, safety, wellbeing, environment and quality standards.
·Ensure all works being carried out are covered by a safe system of working, all the necessary briefings have been carried out.
·Review records completed by operatives and working supervisors. Supply records to Site Agent.
·Assist Works Manager with management and programming of works, and requirements for plant and materials.
·Responsible for plant delivery sign offs, checks/audits and utilisation.
·Completion of HSE Inspections (minimum 2 per month).
·Ensure the relevant Codes of Conduct are respected and followed within the site team. Lead by example to drive the correct behaviours.
·Completion of return to Work and employee documentation as and when required.
·Drive and Implement Innovation ideas.
·Attend progress meeting when required.
·Attend daily supervisors' briefings.
·To ensure the highest possible Health, Safety & Environmental standards are employed across the service.
·Report all HSE incidents to line supervisor.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:
 
·SSSTS
·CSCS Card
·A good level of experience in civil engineering and workforce supervision including earthworks, drainage, structures and highways.
·Good team worker and communicator.
·Adaptable to changing priorities
·Computer literate, with a basic understanding of Microsoft word / excel and outlook
·Experience of management of operational teams
·Good communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to communicate with the Client and operational team
·Evidence of managing health & safety in construction.
·UK/EEC driving licence.

For more information, click APPLY NOW or call Mark Davies on 02394 314 782.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Mark Davies at Carrington West on 02394 314 782 for more information.
 
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