District Foreperson

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a District Foreperson (E011 Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

· Pay Rate - £14.93 per/hr

· Location – DfI, Rivers Directorate Eastern Operations

· Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

· Hours – 37 hours per week

District Forepersons have responsibility for the supervision of the day-to-day work of industrial staff and contractors on projects assigned to them and receive instructions on the execution of works from the Area Foreperson and/or Area Engineering staff. They are responsible to the Area Foreperson/Area Engineering staff for the provision of routine records and reports, also consulting with the Area Foreperson/Area Engineer on matters relating to discipline, standards, methods of work and health and safety. The use of Information Technology is a key element of this work.

The main duties of the posts are: -

· Deploying labour, materials and plant in their district in accordance with the work programmes and instructions agreed with their Line Manager

Supervising the resources under their control to ensure high standards of workmanship, performance and conduct.
Carrying out am/pm weekly time checks of industrial staff.
Collecting and verifying time sheets, plant and vehicle logs and other documents.
Applicants are required to drive Departmental vehicles on a daily basis to carry out their roles and responsibilities.
Monitoring performance of Contractors engaged by the Department; as required by line management.
Completion of daily diary and standard report forms indicating progress on new work/schemes, and maintenance works etc. using information technology as appropriate.
Arranging the timely ordering and supply of materials to ensure effective progression of the project.

· Notifying landowners and service authorities in advance of works commencing and liaising with them during the progress of work.

Assessing the requirements for tools, equipment, protective clothing and welfare facilities for appropriate routine tasks and arranging for their provision.
Ensuring that industrial employees under their supervision are aware of and comply with the requirements of the Department’s Health and Safety at Work Policy and as far as reasonably practicable to ensure safe working practices and compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations. This will include carrying out Dynamic/Site Specific Risk Assessments and toolbox talks on a site-by-site basis.
Identifying/reporting of any changes to the Department’s ‘Activity Safety Controls’ (ASCs).
Investigating and reporting on complaints received as directed.
Inspecting, assessing and reporting on the condition of flood defences, recreation sites, designated culverts, open watercourses and other DfI Rivers maintained assets within their District.
Assist with the Department’s flooding emergency response including working outside normal working hours.

The above list is not intended to be comprehensive but to provide a good indication of the main duties of the post. Duties may vary depending on business need.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

Applicants must, meet eligibility 1, 2 or 3. All applicants must meet eligibility 4:

Possess an ONC/D or BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Studies, or subject closely related to civil engineering or construction.

Possess a City and Guild Advance Craft qualification in a subject directly related to Civil Engineering, Construction or Building and have at least 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in the supervision of construction in the Civil Engineering or Building Industry. (Full time study will not count towards experience).

· An aggregate of at least 5 years’ experience obtained within the last 5 years in civil engineering or construction work, with at least 2 years in a

supervisory role

AND

· A full current driving licence enabling the licence holder to drive vehicles in Northern Ireland and access to a form of transport.

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected].

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.