Competitive Salary
Training & Development
Pension Scheme

Airfield Supervisor / General Foreman

Sector Infrastructure Projects
Location Manchester Airport
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Airfield Supervisor / General Foreman

Aviation ¦ Civil Engineering

 

Location – Manchester

 

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Supervisor / General Foreman to join AmcoGiffen in the Aviation business unit supporting our growing portfolio of projects and maintenance on a number of key frameworks and major schemes at various Airports throughout the UK.

 

Business Unit

AmcoGiffen Aviation is currently involved in a number of key frameworks and major schemes (at varying stages of the project lifecycle) at numerous Airports throughout the UK. In order to support the planned growth of the business, we have a vacancy for Supervisor / General Foreman to join our Aviation team.

 

Working within our Aviation team, you will carry out all site supervision functions allocated by the Management team within your capability, which will include short/long term planning. You will play your part in the team to ensure safe and efficient delivery of all construction operations and ensuring all works are fully compliant with AmcoGiffen and the client’s procedures, standards and requirements. You will ensure line management is aware of any technical problems at the soonest opportunity and will be proactive in assisting to resolve such problems in a timely manner.

Airside experience is essential for this role.

 

The Role

As Supervisor / General Foreman you will be directly responsible for the daily management of various civil engineering and rail projects within our portfolio of work in the region. Day to day responsibilities would include:

  • Ensure that works are executed in accordance with the requirements of:
  • All applicable legislation.
  • The Terms and Conditions of the contract.
  • The Contract Health and Safety Plan.
  • The Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets.
  • The Contract Quality / Environmental Plan.
  • Approved Works Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets.
  • The approved Construction Drawings and Specification.
  • The Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System
  • Ensure that all company Health &Safety, Environmental requirements and initiatives are implemented.
  • Manage and supervise the site operations including labour, sub-contractors, plant and materials that are necessary to complete the contract works.
  • Delivery of the contract within programme and budget.
  • Liaison with site staff and commercial staff to ensure the works are delivered within tender allowances.
  • Produce and brief method statements and task briefings to all reporting personnel.
  • Ensure that Quality standards are achieved and are ‘right first time’.
  • The continuous monitoring of progress against programme to ensure contract timescales and objectives are met.
  • Ensure that robust records are maintained ie/ diaries, allocation sheets, plant etc.
  • Ensure that in conjunction with the site team changes to the contract are identified, agreed and managed.
  • The provision of formal reports on contract progress to the Agent / Project Manager.
  • Ensure that all relevant issues which cannot be resolved at contract level are passed for the attention of the PM.
  • Daily White Board Brief
  • Point of Work Risk Assessment.
  • Deliver tool box Talks.
  • Allocation sheets.
  • Liaise with PM/Site Agent on best practice.
  • Contribute to planning of works on a daily basis.
  • Procure Plant & Materials.
  • Plant and Labour returns.
  • Plan efficient use of resource.
  • Monitor site progress against programme.
  • Accurate record keeping.
  • Close call reporting.

 

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as an Agent or Sub Agent working on Aviation projects and frameworks.

  • Experience and a proven track record of successful project delivery for a Main Contractor/sub-contractor on Airfield works as a Supervisor or General Foreman.
  • Experience and a proven track record of successful project delivery on Airfield work is essential to this role.
  • Practical experience of civil Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL).
  • Ability to obtain Airside pass in the form of Basic Disclosure Certificate
  • DfT recognised General Security Awareness Training
  • 5-year checkable work history
  • CSCS Card Holder, SMSTS, IOSH Environmental or SEATS, First Aid, TWC (client security purposes)
  • Clean UK driving license

 

In return

  • Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Company contributory Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
  • Generous Employee referral scheme
  • Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
  • Consistent learning opportunities
  • A safe place to work
  • Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Westfield health scheme

Minumum 25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

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