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Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sandown
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Summary
We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to strengthen our operations team based in Sandown, Isle of Wight. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager to deliver civil engineering schemes efficiently and safely. This role involves managing and coordinating site activities in line with the programme, ensuring quality standards are met, and that only trained and experienced operatives are engaged on site. The General Foreman will undertake monthly Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) reviews with suppliers and specialists, deliver site inductions and toolbox talks, and maintain records of these briefings. They will assist the Project Manager in planning works, advising on specialist strengths and concerns, and reviewing daily outputs and programme progress. A thorough understanding of specialist contract conditions and resource monitoring is essential to support successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate site activities to meet programme requirements
Review daily outputs and report progress to the Project Manager
Ensure delivery of a quality product and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
Engage only adequately trained and experienced operatives on site
Conduct monthly SHE reviews with suppliers and specialists
Deliver site inductions and regular toolbox talks, maintaining accurate records
Assist in planning and advising on best work approaches and specialist input
Monitor resources and outputs against the programme
Maintain full awareness of specialist contract conditions and attendances
Skills
Recognised civil engineering experience in relevant field
Strong understanding of engineering principles
Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
Health & Safety and Environmental management training (e.g., IOSH)
Ability to manage and coordinate site teams effectively
Competent in planning and programme review
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience in delivering site inductions and toolbox talks
Ability to conduct SHE reviews and maintain compliance
Resource monitoring and reporting skills
Certifications & Standards
IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety training (essential)
HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (desirable)
Traffic Management Lantra 12a/b qualification (desirable)
Traffic Safety Control Officer (TSCO) qualification (desirable)
Vocational training with project supervision experience (desirable)
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