CML
General Foreman - Bridgwater
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CML is Hiring: 2 General Foremen
CML is seeking 2 General Foremen to join our multi-disciplinary team in Bridgwater. This role will primarily be based in the South West but will require flexibility for working away.
About CML
At CML, you will be part of a successful and growing business with over 300 permanent staff across the UK and more than 30 years of expertise in the Civil Engineering sector. We prioritize safety, innovation, professional development, and excellent service delivery, and take pride in receiving outstanding client feedback.
Your Responsibilities
As a General Foreman at CML, you will:
- Ensure an effective deployment of personnel, plant, subcontractors, and equipment to achieve site activities within the allowed timeframe.
- Work on the Wales & Western CAM Framework for Network Rail from our Bridgwater depot, undertaking railway maintenance work, including Civils and Earthworks.
- Carry out inductions, daily site briefings, and inspections, recording any changes to work methods or site conditions.
- Organize, motivate, and supervise site operatives and subcontractors.
- Understand work objectives, programs, and project details to ensure the contract is completed on schedule, marking up programs and drawings with weekly progress.
- Promote and implement safety arrangements and working methods to comply with CML’s Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, suggesting improvements for a safe site.
- Maintain and record daily site records, returns, ID, and additional works found, reporting to the Project or Site Manager and Head Office.
- Liaise with the Site and Project Manager and Site Engineer on changes to site activities.
- Identify further training needs and review competencies of site personnel.
- Perform any other duties as reasonably required.
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Person Specification
Essential:
- Background in Civil Engineering/Earthworks projects.
- Experience in supervising, motivating, and supporting the training of groups on site.
- Strong knowledge and behaviors in Safety Awareness.
- SSSTS certification.
- Good time management skills.
- Positive and professional attitude with the ability to deliver excellence to clients.
- Willingness to work away from home, on nights, and weekends.
Preferred:
- First Aid certification.
- COSS certification.
- Machine tickets and relevant experience.
The Package
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- Competitive Pay
- Collaborative and friendly working culture focused on investing in people
- Up to 22 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
- Company Sick Pay
- Annual professional subscription costs
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Paid Volunteering days and Charity events
- Eye test vouchers and Annual Flu Jabs
- Employee Assistance Programmes for advice and counseling
- Access to a committed Mental Health First Aider team
- Company Pension and Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary
- A generous Employee Referral scheme of £1000 per successful hire
Diversity and Inclusion
At CML, we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences and consider all applicants based on their merits and potential, regardless of their background, age, gender, lifestyle choices, beliefs, or disabilities.
We are also striving to be a Disability Confident employer and will adapt our process to offer reasonable alternatives to support people with disabilities in applying for and interviewing for roles.
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