Basements, groundworks, working Foreman/site manager
Basements, groundworks, working Foreman/site manager for high end building and basement construction company
Established in 2014 St Albans Basement is the UK’s only premier chartered basement construction specialist. Bound by the Chartered Building Company code of conduct and regulated by the Chartered Institute of Building. Our client work with professionalism and integrity from initial enquiry to completion. Their services are of the highest calibre and leads to an exceptional delivery
Our client is looking for a basements, groundworks, working Foreman/site manager on a permanent basis covering projects across Hertfordshire and London, with the first site being in South Hertfordshire.
Due to the nature of the projects our client works on, you MUST have experience with basements and have a proven track record managing and co-ordinating multiple site disciplines/tradesman, to be considered for this role.
Role:
Our client is recruiting for a site-based site foreman with + 10 years’ experience, leading multiple residential projects, from tender through to completion.
The key responsibilities include managing and supervising site operatives and subcontractors, plan and coordinate project activities and schedules, tracking materials and time frame, interact with clients, set expectations, and track changes to scope of work, manage reporting, including daily reports and compliance documentation and communicate across teams and with subcontractors to increase efficiency and track quality control.
Working week comprise of Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30. Occasional Saturday work required 08:00-13:00.
Responsibilities:
- Overall management of the site workforce and being a line manager for the on-site team.
- Successfully directing the site management team through every phase of the project.
- Overseeing all aspects of the build to always ensure quality and attention to detail.
- Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise
- Ensuring Health, Safety and Quality is managed effectively.
- Continuously evaluating sub-contractor capabilities advising the Director of their performance.
- Ensuring work schedules are created for every project to ensure timely execution
- Identifying potential issues on site at the early stages and notifying the Director.
- Supporting the design team with any build issues during the planning phase of the project.
- Procuring materials in a timely and efficient manner
- Managing suppliers and subcontractors
- Liaising with Surveyors, Architects, and Engineers to ensure building plans are followed
- Providing daily and weekly updates to ensure the smooth running of the projects, to the director and wider management team.
- Referring any contract variations to the Director.
- Working on-site in all weathers, at clients’ businesses or in a site office.
Requirements:
- Proven track record managing and co-ordinating multiple site operatives
- Experience working on Basement’s and high-end design and build projects
- + 10 years on site experience
- Full, clean driving license
- Happy to travel across Hertfordshire and London
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good initiative and logical thinking skills.
- Computer literate – Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Has the ability to read and interrupt technical drawings.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Client facing experience
Additional notes:
- £45,000 – £55,000 per annum based on experience
- 3-month probation period
- References required.
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