General Foreman / Works Manager

My client is an established Civil Engineering Company. They have been awarded a £12m package of works on a Major Highways project in Hampshire and require an experienced General Foreman or Works Manager to oversee the delivery of the works which comprises earthworks, drainage and kerbing etc. RESPONSIBILITIES Organizing daily activities, work shifts, etc. Capacity of coordination between the different activities performed by the employees and subcontractor Ensuring work is carried out to the highest of quality standards. Coordinate with the Project / Contracts Manager, Site team and Sub contractors Ordering and control of materials on site Complete all necessary documentation and paperwork as required daily and properly including but not limited to: Time sheets, Pre-Task Planning Sheets, daily journal/diary, weekly safety report, receiving reports, change/time off, work order, etc. Monitor the progress of your work against the planned production goals. Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player SPECIFIC SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a Safety Coordinator Act as temporary work supervisor Must always work self and crew 100% safely leading by example. Deliver regular tool box talk briefings to the site team covering appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental issues and ensure records of these briefings are maintained. Ensure daily and weekly plant checks are carried out and all records are up to date. Monitor sub contract works and ensure subcontract works are being delivered in line with the relevant RAMS EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Leadership on working crews (workers, subcontractors, rented equipment, etc.). Previous experience is required. Experience in organizing activities, work shifts, etc where required. Capacity of coordination between the different activities performed by the employees. Knowledge in preparing daily progress reports and daily production reports. Capacity to schedule downtime periods due to routine maintenance. Capacity to provide estimates of production outputs. Ability to take responsibility to train new workers and teach them how to handle properly pieces of equipment that are available to them. Capacity of dealing with subcontractors, inspectors, technical assistance and with the client. Experience in earthworks activities; especially in activities related with major earthworks, the construction of embankments and rock embankments (in highways, roads, landfills, etc.). Knowledge in quarry materials and its specifications (quality, size, shape, etc.), and criteria in order to accept/refuse these materials. Experience in construction activities involving cranes: load lifting activities (by means of a crane) and other crane operations. Experience involving lattice boom crawler cranes is highly appreciated. This experience must be able to be proved. Accredited use in mobile equipment (e.g.: loaders, excavators, rising platforms, etc.) is highly appreciated. Must have 10+ years of experience as a Foreman on heavy civil projects such as major highways, earthworks and heavy drainage. TICKETS REQUIRED CSCS SMSTS Lifting supervisor (Lifting Operations) Full clean drivers licence PREFERRED First Aid at work Work at height Banksman/Slinger Abrasive wheels