General Foreman

The General Foreman will be responsible for overseeing all works on overhead line projects, liaising with NorPower project management personnel, foremen, sub-contractors, and SHEQ personnel, ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, environmental protection, and quality., Including but not limited to:

• Create and maintain a safe working environment, taking responsibility for the health & safety of yourself, colleagues, and others; actively promote the reporting of SAFEchecks to assist continual improvement.
• Lead by example and embed a positive culture, managing employees reporting to you to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Cooperate with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to plan and monitor works, update site staff on planned works, and report progress against agreed dates/targets.
• Allocate and coordinate site resources including NorPower staff, sub-contractors, materials, and equipment-considering each person's authority, training, experience, and competence. Ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities.
• Ensure that risk assessments are carried out daily and that conditions and methods of work are safe.
• Carry out setting to work briefings and ensure working parties have access to relevant information and instructions, including restrictions or limitations.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with all relevant SHEQ drawings, schedules, processes, and methods, and maintain accurate records.
• Take responsibility for the safe operation and storage of plant, tools, and equipment on site; ensure all equipment checks, inspections, and certifications are current, pre-use checks are carried out, and deficiencies are addressed.
• Ensure incident and near-miss reporting requirements are complied with and assist with investigations as appropriate.
• Ensure trainees are supervised by a suitably experienced staff member and follow instruction. Use existing competence and experience to assist in continual development of all staff.
  
  The jobholder will:
• Have a positive and proactive approach to safety for themselves and colleagues.
• Be able to plan ahead, prioritise workloads, and respond quickly to changing situations.
• Be an effective leader, achieving employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
• Be able to work outdoors in a site environment in all weather conditions., Minimum five years' experience in the overhead line construction industry, including three years holding a DNO authorisation/competency certificate.
• Experience in all areas of construction and maintenance of OHL, including inspection, testing, certification, reporting, and related specifications, equipment, materials, and tools.
• Appropriate certificate in health and safety (e.g., Site Supervisor Safety Training)., Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• Flexibility to travel across the UK.
• Full driving license.
• Training, experience, and certification appropriate to relevant machinery, plant, and equipment, including lift planning.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety rules and documentation; commitment to working safely at all times.
• Ability to work in a time-pressured environment.
• Adaptability to changing situations and environments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective team worker with the ability to organise a work site.
• Professional representation of NorPower at all times.
Values The jobholder must demonstrate the following qualities in line with company values:
• Team Spirit & Generosity - work effectively within and contribute to the NorPower team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment - manage responsibilities and time efficiently to ensure work is completed professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility - take ownership of duties and manage them effectively to ensure high-quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually improve processes and introduce new initiatives to enhance efficiency.