Foreman - Redcar

Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first of a kind fully integrated gas fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Foreman (Nights)to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

To provide supervision of the works and control of a team comprising Gangers and direct labour force. Supervision and control of the works of Subcontractors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities
• Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments
• Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions
• Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls
• Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use
• Input into the production and delivery of Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks
• Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas
• Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used
• Monitors the performance of plant operators
• Carries out Safety & Environment Tours
• Keeps up to date with changes in legislation
• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies
• Ensures that the Environmental Policy and appropriate parts of Environmental Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged on activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact
• Seeks to improve levels of safety at every opportunity
• Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team
• Identify future requirements for permit to break ground and permits to lift Engineering team
• Ensures that the workforce / Gangers have sufficient and correct information in terms of specification, workmanship and finish
• Ensures that all Non Conformances are reported as required
• Monitor levels of workmanship
• Ensures that a culture of Right First Time is adopted in the Supply Chain
• Carry out Quality Tool Box Talks
• Complete QA using BIM field 360
• Input into weekly programme and monitor progress against KPI's
• Communication of weekly programme and targets to the workforce
• Understands key milestones provided in Stage Programme
• Ensure that the appropriate level of resource is allocated to each work activity and monitor to improve efficiency
• Chair daily short interval control meetings with the site supervisors
• Validation of labour and plant records to the project cost control procedure
• Weekly review of small tools and plant list
• Awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work

Essential Qualifications

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours / nights / Weekends
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card and SMSTS
• Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations
• Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work
• Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
• Where possible, adopts an innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work
• Experienced in the delivery of engaging toolbox talks
• Experienced in resource allocation
• Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents
• Understands the relevant Business Management System and implements systems and processes (e.g. ordering plant, recruiting labour, disciplinary procedures)
• Understanding of construction tolerances
• Understands and implements the requirements of Inspection and Test Plans
• Encourages ownership within the team and fosters a culture of Right First Time
• Experience of managing the works of direct labour and subcontractors
• Understands the specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
• Experience of monitoring project scope and preventing creep
• Produces and monitors the daily records, including holding reviews with team members to ensure proper record standards are maintained
• Understands material wastage allowances and able to suggest improvements to save materials

Desirable Qualifications

• Experienced in the delivery of high profile projects involving earthworks, deep drainage and reinforced concrete construction, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded and enhanced experience for all involved in the scheme
• Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise and multi task
• Capable of taking ownership of the works or a section of the works from start to finish, including the handover of the works

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: