Job Title: General Foreman -
Location: Sheffield
 
Salary £50,000-£55,000 + Package
 
Job Description:
As a General Foreman on the transformative landscaping project, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of innovative green spaces, lighting, and infrastructure enhancements. This project aims to create vibrant, welcoming outdoor areas by introducing pocket parks, rainwater management features, and upgrading the large events area near Leopold Street.
 
Responsibilities:
 
·Lead the on-site execution of landscaping initiatives, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
 
·Supervise and coordinate the work of subcontractors, tradesmen, and laborers involved in the landscaping and infrastructure installation processes.
 
·Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure the delivery of high-quality landscaping, green planting, and lighting features as per project guidelines.
 
·Prioritise and enforce safety protocols on-site, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members and adhering to health and safety regulations.
 
·Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and coordination between different aspects of the project.
 
·Innovation Implementation: Oversee the installation of innovative features, including 'buried bins' for waste management and automated bollard systems for controlled access.
 
Requirements:
 
Proven experience in a leadership role within landscaping or Highways construction projects.
 
Knowledge of Highways principles, green infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
 
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
 
Familiarity with health and safety regulations and a commitment to ensuring a safe working environment.
 
Ability to interpret project plans, specifications, and drawings.
 
Previous experience with innovative landscaping techniques and infrastructure installations is advantageous.
 
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of city's infrastructure into a sustainable and welcoming public space. If you have the required experience and are enthusiastic about creating vibrant urban environments, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, 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. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 069 for more information.
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