Building Foreman

Key purpose of the role

Be a primary lead for the Estates Building Team, and in co-ordination with the Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, oversee, supervise, and direct the day-to-day running of the General Building trade team, to a high standard to carry out all appropriate building repairs, maintenance, and improvement in all College premises.

With the support of the designated project manager, take the lead role in delivery of Estates Department delivered projects. With a continued onsite presence in an ‘on the tools’ capacity, additionally responsible for organisation of the site, maintaining a clean and tidy site / area at all times, sequencing of works, liaising with trade team leaders and external service providers.

To use your knowledge and skills to resolve routine problems, facilitate training and development by instructing and coaching of staff and any apprentice positions as required.

Take an active role in the development, improvement and design of minor works and projects across the College site as required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

WORK PLANNING and SCHEDULING:

• Purchasing/procurement of required material in line with specifications provided or advising relevant manager of Material and quantity requirements
• Ensure the day-to-day prioritisation and allocation of routine repairs and improvement works / projects to trade team staff, as indicated by the Estates Maintenance Supervisor (EMS) on the DLO Schedule.
• Be responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your line manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.
• Daily management of Estates delivered projects, co-ordination of internal trades and external contractors.
  
  

Administration / Other

• Ensure the efficient use of resources. Make recommendations for improving the best use of resources.
• Ensure that the required documents and records are completed on the system iPad including (job requests, time sheets, absence notifications, annual leave requests, vehicle inspection / mileage records etc.) are completed in an accurate / timely manner and returned to Estates administration office (daily/monthly) if required.
• Day to day monitoring of work quality and output within the trade team, reporting any observations / concerns to the EMS or EMM.
• Assisting with the assessment of applicant competency, capability and suitability during the recruitment process.
• Undertake annual performance reviews with staff, motivate staff to continuously develop their technical skills and promote and develop their skills.
• Assist with the management of the departmental Training Plans as required.
• Assist with the production of annual budgets, providing quantifiable data to support financial expenditure and for capital expenditure requirements, if required.
  
  

Safety

• Be fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations in the area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, legislative and health & safety requirements relating to the post holder’s areas of responsibility.
• Ensure sites are kept in good order and promote a safe working environment.
• Possess a thorough understanding of legislation relating to chemicals and dangerous substances, use and storage.
• Play an active role in the preparation and review of Estates Health and Safety risk assessments.
• Ensure that members of the Estates team follow safe working procedures at all times including the appropriate use, storage and maintenance of PPE and RPE.
• Participate in Accident / Incident investigations and reviews as necessary.
  
  

General Tasks

• General building repairs, maintenance and improvement in all College premises.
• New brick and blockwork to traditional and ornamental brickwork.
• Pointing and other associated cement and sand work.
• Plaster work, including internal and external plasterwork.
• Ancillary work such as cement and sand flaunching, repair and replacement of chimney pots, vents and copings.
• All types of new and maintenance work to non-specialist roofing finishes including removal and replacement of broken or damaged tile slates, vertical tiles, accessories and sheet/felt roofing.
• All types of new and maintenance work to wall and ceiling finishes, including removal and replacement of exiting finishes - lathe and plaster, render, Drylining and skim finish.
• All types of new and maintenance work to paved areas including removal and replacement of broken and damaged precast concrete paving slabs, asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• All types of new and maintenance excavations, groundworks and trenching including laying of drains/ducts, below ground brickwork and backfilling/spoil removal and disposal.
• Hardcore, aggregate and concrete work.
• Forming and closing openings.
• Erection, removal and transport of tower and other similar scaffolding systems.
• Assist as required with Porterage duties and transport/unloading of equipment/materials.
• Assist with ongoing maintenance of the Estate yard and heavy building materials stored in the yard.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of all machinery, materials and tools used in connection with job role and follow safe working practices at all times.
• Leaving work places clean, tidy and safe at all times.