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Section Foreman – Infrastructure
Location - Banwell
Purpose of the Role:
As Section Foreman you will ensure works are executed safely, within programme and to the highest quality standards.
Key Accountabilities:
You will:
- Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
- Day to day management of site-based construction works.
- Responsible for effective coordination of resources working on the project.
- Ensure temporary and permanent works are delivered in accordance with the design.
- Careful material and plant management to meet programme and financial targets.
- Assist in planning and programming with site engineering teams.
- Participate in site discipline meetings to aid effective coordination and delivery of the works.
- Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Permit to Work systems are in place before work commences.
- Assist in the preparation of RAMS, COSHH assessments and safety plans as required.
- Effective liaison and communication with site teams and subcontractors.
- Undertake site inductions with all subcontractors.
- Deliver toolbox talks and 10-minute briefings.
- Ensure subcontractors deliver work to meet safety, quality and programme requirements.
- Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and “right first-time approach”.
- Ensure subcontractors are conforming to their own check sheets.
- Record and update site diaries.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties
About you:
Competency Requirements:
- Ability to work safely.
- Able to communicate effectively with site team and subcontractors.
- Execution of construction work in line with ITP’s, quality standards and safety documentation.
- Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks.
- Able to read and interpret design drawings.
- Proven leadership capability.
- Calm, level-headed approach with strong communication able to get the most of the team and subcontractors.
- Good customer liaison skills.
Technical / Professional Qualifications Required
- Relevant experience (Highways, Rail, Water or Aviation).
- Discipline Experience (Earthworks, structures, Drainage etc).
- SMSTS.
- Relevant CSCS card
- Office 365 expertise.
- TWS.
- 1st Aid (Preferred).
What we can offer in return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Jenny Reid [email protected]
Infrastructure Business
Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.
We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.
With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.
Infrastructure (Local Authority)
Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.
We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jenny Reid on [email protected]
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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