General Foreman

Deanston Cooper's client, a highly successful civil engineering contractor with an exceptionally low turnover of staff, has a current requirement for a General Foreman to work on enabling works, commercial groundworks and concrete substructure projects.

Working on projects in the Edinburgh area, your duties as General Foreman will include:

• Management of operational activities
• Ensuring that all plant and equipment is suitable for purpose
• Management of the operational activities of the supply chain
• Maintaining operational records
• Putting into action the plans for works
• Organising sub-contractors for the work
• Ensuring that all projects are completed on time and budget
• Ensuring that the necessary resources are available to deliver the required performance
• Monitoring performance standards
• Ensuring that all health, safety, environmental and quality procedures are maintained
• Effectively liaising and managing operational interfaces
• Organising the logistics of the site

Applications are welcome from experienced General Foreman who:

• Have gained experience working for another Civil Engineering contractor
• Have worked on a wide variety of civils projects.
• Ideally have some commercial groundworks experience
• Have a non-confrontational manner and good knowledge of safety and environmental legislation.

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