General Foreman / Assistant Works Manager

Reference: AW - 0077_1712132335 Posted: April 3, 2024My client is a long established, leading, Civil Engineering and Groundworks Specialist Contractor.They can deliver a vast range of groundwork solutions which include:Bulk excavation and land remediationEarthworksReinforced Earth BundsSite clearanceRoad construction to adoptable standardsSewers to adoptable standards and domestic drainagePond Lining and attenuation tank constructionTarmac surfacingRetaining structures and tanking systemsCulverts278 WorksBlock pavingSheet PilingSub-structure block and brickworkBlock and beam flooring (including sub-contract design)R/C works including steel fixing and form work shutteringVarious foundation types including piling, ground beams, rafts and Insulslab.Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Southwestern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a General Foreman / Assistant Works Manager to work on a major groundworks project which forms part of a major new garden city.The project has an anticipated lifespan of at least two years and has the potential for at least a further 5 years. The company have been on site for the last 9 years.The incoming General Foreman / Assistant Works Manager will be responsible for delivering infrastructure works for a major new housing estate. This will involve earthworks, Section 278 works, roads construction, new drainage, culvert installation, and much more.The ideal candidate will be based within a commutable distance from the site which is located in Sherford, near Plymouth.You will be supported by a dedicated project team which consists of a 'hands on' Director and a seasoned Works Manager.Duties include:Ordering plant, labour and materialsLeading toolbox talks, daily briefings and site inductionsWorking with the Site Agent and commercial team to raise early warning noticesPromote the highest levels of health and safety on siteLiaise with stakeholders on public facing projectsEnsure your work force is working safely, effectively and efficientlyReading drawings with the site engineer to coordinate gangs and overcome design difficultiesEnsure risk assessments and method statements and being adhered toThe business will be able to keep you working on the Southwestern Coast, offering a variety of projects, security and package that reflects your contribution to the company.Please contact Antony Whorton at Fawkes & Reece (South) to discuss the role in more detail.
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