Foreman

Description
The person responsible for the management, supervision and coordination of site resources including sub-contractors to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard of quality, on programme and within budget.
Responsibilities
Health and Safety
• Understand the Safety Statement and ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with its requirements.
• Ensure that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented, and maintained.
• Management and control of health and safety issues on site (including sub-contractors).
• Ensure works are being planned and carried out in a safe manner.
• Participate in the preparation of RAMS with the Site Agent/Project Manager.
• Complete and brief SPA’s & toolbox talks.
• You must ensure that all employees are inducted, made aware of the site rules and signed on to all relevant documentation, e.g. Inductions, RAMS, SPA’s, Permits etc.
• Complete a minimum of one HSQE inspection on PowerApps per month.
Quality
• Understand the projects quality requirements with regard to specifications, drawings etc. and ensure compliance on site.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, identify and rectify any defects in a timely manner and produce ‘Client Sign-off’ once works are satisfactorily completed.
• NCR’s should be raised for defective works to ensure lessons learned are shared within the Coffey.
Environmental
• Ensure Waste Management Permits are in place for all associated activities on site.
• Ensure works are undertaken so they do not compromise the surrounding environment.
Planning
• Manage and control site labour and sub-contractors.
• Manage and control plant and equipment on site.
• Participate in the development of lookahead programmes and ensure targets are achieved.
• Understand tender/construction budget outputs including resource allocation and maximise productivity on site.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and mentor potential future candidates for various roles.
Documentation and Meetings
• Ensure all relevant documentation necessary for the execution of the works is in place prior to works commencing, e.g., RAMS, SPA’s, Permits etc.
• Keeping up to date relevant site paperwork, e.g. Site Diary/Labour and Plant returns/etc.
• Participate in internal site meetings as required and provide regular updates on the progress of works to the Site Agent/Project Manager.
• Close out allocated actions from HSQE inspections (internal and external)
Commercial
• Need to be aware of the cost on the contract at all times, e.g. productivity and outputs, minimise overtime, material wastage, etc.
• Need to be familiar with the programme and what implication any overrun will have in relation to costs and manpower, i.e. cost to completion.
• Need to be familiar with implications that any variation or change orders will have on the programme and costs.
• Need to identify any variation/delay to the contract works.
People Management
• Overseeing the work of a team, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring work is completed according to plans and schedules.
• Communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving issues that arise on the job site, minimising disruptions.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years relevant construction experience and performance on similar projects in
• Ireland or the UK.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to HSQE, Programme and Cost.
• Completion of the Site Safety Supervisor Programme (or similar)
• Full Clean Driving License
• No sponsorship available
• Excellent written & spoken English.