WORKING FOREMAN VACANCY

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We are a medium-sized family-run firm, specialising in the conservation and restoration of historic buildings and monuments, as well as being highly competent in all areas of general building.

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We are looking for a competent Working Site Foreman with outstanding leadership skills for our construction sites. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the site and liaising with employees, supervisors, industry professionals and clients to ensure that your projects are completed on time and within budget, to the high standard that we expect.

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Your main responsibilities:

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• Plan, implement and manage construction tasks in accordance with priorities and goals.

• Organise sub-contractors and direct employees to ensure that daily tasks are completed, and the project is finished to a high standard.

• Communicate well with other Site Foremen to ensure adequate workers and resources are available for the timely completion of each project.

• Produce schedules and monitor attendance of workforce.

• Allocate and delegate responsibilities

• Supervise, train and give feedback to workers

• Organise site inductions for all employees and visitors.

• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.

• Check plant, machinery and equipment to ensure the safety of all those on site and supervise the use of machinery and equipment.

• Ensuring the safety of all those on site and constantly monitoring the safe working practices of employees.

• Communicating with clients, staff, professional trades and consultants as necessary.

• Analyse work to be undertaken and write risk assessments and method statements as required.

• Assessing and writing-up temporary works permits.

• Confidently, quickly and calmly resolve any emerging problems and issues that may occur.

Requirements:

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• You will bring a wealth of experience in the building trade. Experience in the conservation and restoration sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

• General knowledge of all trades as well as being qualified in a trade of your own.

• Willingness to work alongside all trades to help progress projects.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to listen and to confidently direct others.

• Work well as part of a team.

• Used to working to tight deadlines.

• Good time-management skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Good eye for detail, always striving for perfection.

• Have a strong, working knowledge of site safety procedures.

• Excellent knowledge of construction operations and equipment.

• Experience in working to architects’, engineers’ and consultants’ schedules, drawings and bill of quantities.

• Ability to direct, supervise and troubleshoot common issues that arise on the job with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Great communication skills, through email, telephone and face-to-face conversations.

• Valid SMSTS would be an advantage but is not essential.

• Hold a clean UK Driving Licence.

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Training and guidance can be provided, if required.

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To apply, please submit a short C.V with details of previous employment and suitable experience.

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Please send applications to:

Email:          janine@ijpltd.co.uk

Address:     I. J. Preece & Son Ltd, Unit 8, Wormbridge Court, Wormbridge, Hereford, HR2 9DH

If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the roles further, please contact us on:

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Email:         mail@ijpltd.co.uk

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Tel:              01981 250 537