General Foreperson
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCSCS card, EUSR Safety Passport
CertificationsIOSH, HND
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
We are looking for a Floating General Foreperson to join our team on our Thames Water Framework to safely manage people and all operational activities on medium to large projects ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are met.
This role will involve travel across multiple sites in the Thames regions.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure the existing water treatment process is not affected by the construction activities
- Ensure high standards of safety and environmental protection are consistently maintained on site
- Be the lead for the construction works and represent Costain on site
- Oversee and establish close working relationships with our supply chain and direct resources
- Carry out Tool Box Talks and Start of Shift Briefings
- Input to and monitoring of the agreed programme and budget
- Maintain site records including daily diary, plant and labour returns, ITPs, etc
- Provide construction input to the design of the project to add value
- Carry out other relevant duties as required of the position
- Organise and supervise the works to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental issues are maintained.
- Plan and assist Site Agents in determining best approach to works, advising on subcontractor/specialists strengths and concerns.
- Be fully conversant with subcontractor/specialists contract conditions and attendances given by Costain.
- Review programme on a daily basis and assist the Construction Manager/Site Agents in identifying opportunities.
- Record resources and monitor outputs against programme.
- Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/ variations, specialist attendance, and records of work related discussions with the client's operator.
- Full adherence to Costain policies and procedures.
- Where self-delivering, control and manage outputs and work procedures ensuring works are maintained to a high standard and on programme.
- Overall supervisory responsibility for the subcontractors, specialists and direct workforce (through the team of Foremen and Front Line Supervisors).
- Liaison with both internal and external stakeholders; specifically included the Operator's staff.
- Ensure that good relations are maintained with staff at all times.
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Qualifications
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