About the role

Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for Section Foreman to join our team to working at our Sub lot 8 site in Lichfield

Role Purpose:

The Section Foreman will interface with the workforce ensure all operatives are fully inducted/briefed on the Companys Management systems and are fully competent to deliver in a safe manner.

What you’ll be doing

  • Carries out Safety and Environmental tours as required by the project H&S plan
  • Contributes to accident/incident investigations. Directs the appropriate action arising (HFACS and four-page reports)
  • Ensures that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability
  • Implements systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works
  • Apply skills and knowledge to assist engineering teams in planning stage programmes
  • Involved in the procurement of subcontractors and advises on commercial aspects/preferred attendance

    • Who we’re looking for

  • Understands Protocol with regard to Accident and Incident investigation
  • Experienced in leading Safety & Environment Tours
  • Experienced in planning shifts in line with EU regs. and section 61
  • Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility.
  • Successful experience at Section / General Foreman
  • Understanding of Engineering principles
  • Comprehensive understanding and experience of a wide range of construction techniques and best practices.
  • Relevant CSCS Card
  • Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management

    • Why work for us

    Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2.

    We are building the West Midlands section of HS2’s Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground breaking project.

    Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all – living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

    Flexible working: Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people’s personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you.

    Disability confident: We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.