Highways Foreman – Nights

Watford, Hertfordshire
Randstad Construction & Property

Randstad are recruiting for experienced Highways General Foreman to join a reputable integrated services contractor on a highways improvement contract in North London near Watford.

Previous experience working on highways/motorways contracts is ESSENTIAL.

This role is paid via CIS/LTD and expected to last 3 months.

Scope of work will include general highways civils and structures.

Shifts will involve a mixture of day and night working so you will need to have flexiblity for both.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a highways improvement contract ensuring their objectives and targets are achieved leading to the successful overall delivery of the projects. You will also manage the teams on site (either internal or external providers) and Deputise for the works Manager in their absence.

Addtional duties include:

• Carry out site briefing prior to works commencing and where authorised changes occur
• Ensure Procedures are adhered, including hot works and excavation works
• Ensure SSOW procedures are followed and report back on any failures and provide robust records for review on works completed
• Overall supervision of the works on site including subcontractors, ensuring any CDM regulations (principle contractor responsibilities) are being adhered too across all works
• Investigate incidents and accidents when they occur, providing details within the Tarmac reporting matrix timescales
• Raise awareness of the importance of Safety Observations and ensure the reporting process is followed by all
• Assist in the managing requirements of “O Licence” through regular checks of vehicle check sheets and liaison with Drivers
• Work with the Transport Manager to ensure compliance with vehicle testing and servicing
• Oversee the external works and assist in the management of those works through scoping and programming internal labour and external suppliers along with assisting in the pricing of external works
• Carry out Supervisors Checks both onsite and within the Depot, ensuring Depot standards are adhered to through monthly statutory checks and adhoc inspections
• Prepare Job Briefing Packs along with the Works Manager
• Ensure all time, plant and material sheets are completed and forward to the commercial team for payment
• Identify future lifecycle schemes to be added to the register by providing details of scheme requirements

Requirements:

• You will have worked within a similar role within the Highways / Surfacing industry and have knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures associated with the role
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and provide leadership in the role
• Possess good communications skills and will be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
• A certificate in Site Safety Management, CSCS card, SMSTS, NRSWA certificate – highly beneficial
• Have a flexible approach to location and working patterns in accordance with needs of the business – evenings, weekends etc as required

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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