Foreman in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
The East West Rail Alliance is a "pure" alliance consisting of three Non-Owner Participants (NOPs); VolkerRail, Atkins Global, Laing O'Rourke and the Owner Participant (OP), Network Rail.
East West Rail (EWR) phase 2 is a £1 billion programme and one of the most prestigious projects in the UK Infrastructure pipeline. It will provide a strategic route linking key centres of economic activity between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bedford.
The role
An opportunity has arisen for a Foreman to join the VolkerRail Major Projects division working at multiple sites across the UK, initially in the Milton Keynes area.
Key accountabilities
The role will provide support to the Construction Manager on site and involve the following duties:
- The organisation, allocation and control of site operatives including but not restricted to: Direct labour, subcontract labour and plant operator.
- Responsibility for maintaining good site discipline
- Ensuring all activities are compliant with health and safety regulations (including safety inspections)
- The identification of any staff training needs.
Skills & experience
The successful candidate will have considerable experience on track installation or maintenance works.
The candidate will also ideally have the following experience/skill set:
- Be able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Good communication skills due to regular as interface with the client.
- The holding of 'Passport to Safety' competence would be an advantage.
Strong leadership skills will be vital to ensure that you lead by example and will take every opportunity to promote VolkerRail in a positive manner. A team player who can deal with people at all levels, you will be professional and confident, have an eye for detail and be a self-motivated individual.
Other
VolkerRail offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Location
Based at multiple sites across the UK, but initially in the Milton Keynes area.
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