General Foreperson

CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their team with a Senior General Foreperson for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the coordination of works between all parts of the operational project team.
• Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training, review performance, and ensure delivery of briefings.
• Provide, monitor, and control labour plant and materials to meet the programme.
• Manage supply chain and the direct workforce.
• Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification ‘first time’ and minimise rework.
• Assist engineering team with working method and outputs for production of method statements and programme.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams.
• Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place.
• Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, supply chain attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Input into program and budget setting and monitor against progress.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: 

Essential

• Understanding of construction techniques and best practice
• Knowledge of the construction contract and forms of contract through formal training.
• Computer competence (Email, Word, Excel, Document control system.
• Successful experience at General Foreperson level.
• Recognised Civil Engineering and water experience
• Understanding of Engineering Principles
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (IOSH for example)
• Experience of managing large sites
• Deep pipeline experience
• Experience of installing large diameter pipes in restricted working areas

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Qualifications

Essential

• CSCS Gold Card 
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS.
• NVQ Level 4 - Construction Site Supervision