
Location
Oxted, Surrey, United Kingdom
Hours
Full Time - Hours to be confirmed
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
CMDP+ is seeking a Senior General Foreperson to join our team delivering the Southern Water Framework. This role is part of the joint venture between MWH Treatment and Costain Group, focused on maintaining and improving Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works across the South and Southeast regions. You will be responsible for coordinating works across the operational project team, building and developing the team to meet project requirements, and managing labour, plant, and materials to ensure programme delivery. You will oversee the supply chain and direct workforce, ensuring a high standard of quality to meet specifications and minimise rework. The role involves assisting the engineering team with method statements and programme outputs, maintaining accurate allocation sheets, and ensuring all records such as inspections, permits, and briefings are up to date. You will carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement necessary actions. Maintaining a detailed daily site diary and contributing to programme and budget monitoring are key responsibilities. This position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and experience in civil engineering and water projects.
Experience
- Proven experience as a General Foreperson or similar role
- Strong understanding of construction techniques and best practices
- Knowledge of construction contracts and forms of contract through formal training
- Recognised civil engineering and water industry experience
- Experience managing large sites and deep pipeline installation, including large diameter pipes in restricted areas
- Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (e.g. IOSH)
About you
- Excellent leadership and team development skills
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Computer competent (Email, Word, Excel, Document control systems)
- Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
Qualifications
Essential
- CSCS Gold Card
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision
Desirable
- NVQ Level 6 Black Card
- Confined Space, Cat and Genny
- Temporary Works Supervisor
- HNC/HND in Civil Engineering
- Traffic Management Lantra 12a/b qualification
- Traffic Safety Control Officer (TSCO)
- Vocational training or successful experience in project supervision
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