Job Description

United Utilities have awarded Costain a Managed Service Provider (MSP) framework contract. Under the contract Costain provide the overall management and delivery of United Utilities' larger-scale water and wastewater asset maintenance activities across the entirety of its network, including 96 water treatment and 575 wastewater treatment sites, which serves over six million people in the North West of England.


As our new General Foreperson, you'll be responsible for the operational delivery on a specific project supporting pre-construction buildability and onsite delivery, supported by a wider delivery team. The role requires an individual with strong strategic thinking and ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders including client teams, designers and direct reports to drive safety and quality delivery at all stages.



Ensure the coordination on a section of works on projects Communicate between all parts of the operation team including suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental and client's team Work within the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements; identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce, and ensure delivery of briefings Ensure high standard of quality on the works to meet the specification requirements 'first time' and minimise rework Ensure accurate, legible, and up-to-date allocation sheets are recorded and provided at shift close with delivery tickets and plant returns to the engineering and commercial teams Ensure all records for example inspections, works permits and briefings are up to date and in place Carry out regular safety and environmental inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspection Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Previous experience of multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector) A proven collaborative individual who is experienced in projects of work including water infrastructure or large-scale linear projects Experienced in leading multi-contractor and multi-disciplined teams Ability to review information, consult with relevant persons and organisations to make agile decisions Can demonstrate the ability to out-perform against a tight budget through effective programme development, risk and opportunity management and use of production and innovation Experience in stakeholder management; including customers, client, site operators, landowners and utility companies

SMSTS qualification Relevant CSCS card * Lift Supervisor