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Foreman

Sisk

Full-time
10+ years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Construction management
Site management
Pharmaceutical project experience
HSEQS standards
Analytical skills
Time management
Proactive planning
Communication skills
Method statements
Risk assessments
Subcontractor management
Drawing interpretation
Environmental controls
Site security
Lifting supervision

Job Description

Overview

 

Opportunity for a Site Foreman to join our Life Science team in the Netherlands. The Site Manager is responsible to the Project Manager and works closely with the QS. They are responsible for the management of the on-site programme in respect of delivery, workmanship and safety. The Site Manager ensures that adequate and proper labour, plant, materials and sub-contractor's resources are available to meet the requirements of the contract. 

 

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.   

Responsibilities

    • Establish and monitor key stage programmes 
    • Set up the site and maintain site security (Maintain site hutting, hoardings and signboards to present a tidy and professional appearance) 
    • Take possession of the site, plan and coordinate trades activities 
    • Apply for temporary service connections 
    • Interpret drawings and specification and communicate directions to site personnel, Subcontractors and suppliers 
    • Ensure that adequate method statements and risk assessments (RAs) are completed for high-risk activities 
    • Request outstanding information from the professional team and confirm all verbal instructions 
    • Assist with ensuring all necessary approvals are in place to allow project to progress without risk (E.g. Hording Licence) 
    • Review buildability and identify methods of construction with commercial or programme advantage where possible 
    • With the Environmental Co-ordinator implement the environmental controls and work towards the objectives set out in the HSE plan (Civils) 
    • Attend site meetings, subcontract and internal meetings - maintain and circulate notes and action points  
     

Experience

  • Pharmceutical project experience.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties, in a warm and persuasive way both formally and informally and able to alter style and method to suit audience 
  • Proven track record of least ten years within a construction management environment with a similar National/Regional Contractor, with a strong track record of the high HSEQS standards 
  • Strong analytical skills 
  • Organised with good time management and capable of proactive planning 
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the trades required on site, the codes of practice relating to them and the requirements for them to be able to carry out required works 

Qualifications

  • Working towards an academic and or a professional industry related qualification 
  • CSCS for Managers, SMSTS, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, & S5  Q10 internal workshops  
  • First Aid at work Certificate 
  • Lifting Supervisor  
  • Driving Licence 
  • Degree or Diploma in a Construction related Subject is desirable  

 

Additional Information

  • Competitive Salary    
  • Company Car or Car Allowance  
  • 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)     
  • Employer pension      
  • Competitive mileage rate      
  • Travel expenses      
  • Flexible and remote working      
  • Enhanced parental leave      
  • Professional and Educational development      

     

     

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.      

     

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.     

     

*The full job specification is available on request      

     

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.     

 

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Core Responsibilities

The Site Foreman is responsible for managing on-site delivery, workmanship, and safety while coordinating labor, materials, and sub-contractors. They must ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, and environmental controls while maintaining site security and professional standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least ten years of experience in a construction management environment, specifically with pharmaceutical projects. A degree or diploma in a construction-related subject is desired, along with professional certifications such as CSCS for Managers and SMSTS.

Benefits

  • Company car
  • Car allowance
  • 26 days holiday
  • Employer pension
  • Competitive mileage rate
  • Travel expenses
  • Flexible working
  • Remote working
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Professional and educational development

About Sisk

Industry: Construction

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Sisk Group is a 5th generation, 165+ year old family business. Founded in Ireland in 1859, John Sisk & Son has grown from a small local builder to an international construction company and distributor of consumer products. Five generations later the enterprise remains a private family owned business, employing over 3,500 people with diverse business operations in Ireland, United Kingdom and Europe.

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