Foreman (OHL)
Swynnerton, England
Talented people are the key to our success.
Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious OHL Foreman to join our project delivery team. This role is offering an excellent opportunity for someone keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate site personnel and subcontractors
- Reporting of all relevant site activities and managing the quality of work performed
- Coordinate the day to day operations of the site
- Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures
- Control and monitor all activities on site
- Support the achievement of perfect delivery
- In conjunction with the project manager, project engineer and construction manager plan and review overall status of project(s) on an ongoing basis
- Ensure all site resource (labour, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc) are effectively utilised and monitored in order to achieve timely completion of projects
- Deliver tool box talks and daily task briefings
- Upon completion of task, ensure all appropriate hired in plant and equipment is promptly off hired
- Ensure the project manager is promptly provided with any relevant documentation received from either the customer or authorities
- Identify and record any possible variations to the contract, ensuring the project manager / construction manager is promptly notified
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Previous experience with overhead lines is essential (either as a Foreman or Chargehand)
- Ability to work in a team environment contributing across a project, site or area
- Good supervision skills, with the ability to motivate self and small teams to perform specific tasks
- Good planning and time management skills
- Ability to contribute to meeting standards and specifications
- Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
- Specialist knowledge in chosen field
- Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience on National Grid or Scottish Power works
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Energy Business Unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.