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General Foreman
The General Foreman is responsible to the Contracts Manager and works closely with the Quantity Surveyor. They are responsible for the management of the onsite programme in respect of delivery, workmanship, and safety. The General Foreman ensures that adequate and proper labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor's resources are available to meet the requirements of the contract and in line with company policies.
About Us
John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and monitor key stage programmes
- Set up the site and maintain site security (Maintain site hutting, hoardings, and signboards to present a tidy and professional appearance)
- Take possession of the site, plan, and coordinate trades activities
- Apply for temporary service connections
- Interpret drawings and specifications and communicate directions to site personnel, Subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensure that adequate method statements and risk assessments (RAs) are completed for high-risk activities
- Request outstanding information from the professional team and confirm all verbal instructions
- Assist with ensuring all necessary approvals are in place to allow project to progress without risk (e.g., Hording Licence)
- Review buildability and identify methods of construction with commercial or programme advantage where possible
- With the Environmental Co-ordinator, implement the environmental controls and work towards the objectives set out in the HSE plan (Civils)
- Attend site meetings, subcontract, and internal meetings - maintain and circulate notes and action points
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Required Skills and Experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with colleagues, clients, and third parties, in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally and able to alter style and method to suit the audience
- A proven track record of at least ten years within a construction management environment with a similar National/Regional Contractor
- Strong analytical skills
- Organised with good time management and capable of proactive planning
- Strong Civils and FRC Experience
- First Aid at work certificate
- IOSH or equivalent H&S management training
- Temporary Works & Excavation Safety
- Permitting requirements for live energy works (Must be in conjunction with Site & Safety Management)
- Working at Heights & Scaffolding
- Lifting & Cranage operations
- Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan
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Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
- Employer pension
- Competitive mileage rate
- Travel expenses
- Flexible and remote working
- Enhanced parental leave
- Professional and Educational development
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfils all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
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