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Quadrant Construction is a construction company formed in 2010 undertaking the construction of new housing developments including any associated infrastructure and commercial units. Our Turnover in excess of £80m within 5 years bares testimony to the commitment of staff to become a notable house builder within the region, but not without a clear focus on Health & Safety and quality of products. We are looking to expand to ensure best commercial practise in all our dealings. We at Quadrant Construction are at the start of an exciting growth in our business and look forward to establishing a clear identity in the market place. This is an exciting challenge and one in which all our employees have a part to play. Believing in, and nurturing, the skills and talents of our employees is of paramount importance to us. They are our most valuable asset and key to our success.

We aim to employ talented people who are clearly enthusiastic about what they do - and are good at it. Due to our continued success within the Infrastructure sector we currently require an experienced General Foreman to deliver a variety of building and structural projects. To be successful in this role you will require extensive experience in successfully managing building and structures projects. The purpose of the role is to lead and manage the site activities, and work in a safe, profitable, planned manner to achieve the programme and deliver quality product and service.

This will be achieved through:
* Ensuring that 'basic' processes such as Supplier schedules, daily diaries, weekly schedules, programme monitoring / mark up are in place..
* Timely and accurate reporting to senior management on site activities, including any supply chain activities
* Effective management of risk & opportunity and sharing of best practice.
* Ensuring the management of defects clearance
* Ensuring accurate records of site activities are kept and up to date
* Training, coaching and mentoring other members of staff as appropriate
* Sharing knowledge and best practice, driving continuous improvement year on year.
* Efficient delivery through innovative solutions and close engagement with key suppliers
* Ensuring that risks on each project are clearly understood by all and mitigated accordingly.
* Understanding and implementing actions from 'lessons learnt' meetings.
* Closing out projects effectively and speedily, with a right first time approach to work