Foreman wanted for an Earthworks based client for projects in the Midlands region.

Our client is seeking to employ an experienced Foreman for their projects based in Walsall, West Midlands. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing projects for earthworks and related environments. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working with schemes of various values.
Job Role:
Purpose of the role is to run the project, managing labour and plant on a day to day basis, to carry out the operations safely and efficiently within budget. There will be various projects covering the Midlands ands Northern regions. 
Responsible for:
•    Control plant, labour, and materials usage to avoid cost overruns and wastage.
•    Manage key time/cost/quality/safety risks to successful delivery of project.
•    Assist the Agent/Project Manager to maintain as-built records to enable programme to be up-dated.
•    Assist the Agent/Project Manager to liaise with statutory utility companies regarding diversion and location of existing mains and/or installation of new mains.
•    Understand the method statements and risk assessments produced and issued for the works.
•    Reporting any accidents/near misses/service strikes to H&S department.
•    Be able to ensure that the workforce understand and adhere to the method statements and risk assessments issued.
•    Assist the Agent/Project Manager to carry out site inductions and toolbox talks for all operatives highlighting company and site rules and site-specific safety hazards, including checking operative’s safety certificates.
•    Liaise with client’s representatives/consultants on site in a professional manner.
•    Manage plant and materials deliveries to ensure the smooth running of the works.
•    Responsible for the securing offices, containers and site boundary at the end of every shift.
•    Monitor subcontractor’s quality/programme/safety performance on a regular basis and advise the Agent/Project Manager of any non-compliance.
•    Manage workmanship/quality of work by direct labour and subcontractors to ensure compliance with specification.
•    Actively engage in the snagging/handover process to ensure no defects at completion.
•    Ensure that the plant on site is fully utilised and is in good working order
•    Represent the business core values at all times

Qualifications & Experience
•    A solid working foreman background
•    Experience in earthworks and related projects.
•    SMSTS managers card
•    CPCS Plant card 
•    Temporary Works Supervisor
•    First Aid

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience for this position, then please get in contact with David Stevens at BCS Connect.