Foreman - Groundworks
Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: upto 25 per hour
Ref: GR1347
Gibson Recruitment Limited
Job Description:
Gibson Recruitment is working on behalf of a regional Civil Engineering sub-contractor to recruit a Foreman based in Edinburgh. Our client has a solid pipeline of projects and a growing team specialising in groundworks (commercial & residential).
The successful Civils Foreman will be a strong man-manager, capable of supervising gangs, maintaining records, diaries, delivering toolbox talks and driving a programme.
Supporting the project's engineering requirements from inception to completion, you will exemplify a commitment to Health & Safety, ensuring quality and best practice.
You should have an understanding of piling works, concrete ring beams, roads and sewers.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Comfortable being the main point of contact with the Client.
- Responsible for quality of workmanship in all areas on site
- Responsible for productivity in all areas on site
- Promote a high Health & Safety awareness throughout the site.
- Site records to be maintained.
- Control of works on site in conjunction with other members of site management team.
- Control of plant hire and maintenance and security of same
- Ordering materials and plant for site works.
- Awareness of site budget
- Awareness of programme constraints and driving works to meet targets.
Essential Criteria:
- Civil Engineering background
- Groundworks experience
- Extensive supervisory experience
- CSCS card
- SMSTS
- Drivers Licence
- First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Roads and Street Works certificate (desirable)
What to do next:
If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.
If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.