View Vacancy - Estates Foreman (Internal Advert)

Main purpose of job: The post holder will be expected to control the day to day workload of the technical trades and provide comprehensive supervision of the workforce and sub-contractors.

Roles and responsibilities / what will   the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• Take charge of day to day reactive and pre-planned maintenance.
• Take charge of all project work at post as   tasked.
• Oversee all works that are being carried by contractors are within the specifications and timelines agreed. This will include the initial induction before the start of any works.
• To investigate, evaluate, and take appropriate action in the event of unforeseen events, problems and other daily maintenance issues.
• Provide comprehensive supervision of all works designated to post this will include ensuring method statements and risk assessments are prepared and in place when appropriate.
• Planning and scheduling own and team's work to meet required time lines and output through prioritising activities against a daily programme and liaison with appropriate staff.
• Monitor performance of TWG and report to the Technical Works Supervisors any concerns or issues and training requirements.
• To contribute to the general development and improvement of service.
• To assist charge hands with TWG staff supervision, this will include daily briefings and regular tool box talks with all TWG staff.
• Willing to work overtime and be prepared to take calls out of hours.
• Ensuring a culture of Safety  & Health and that FCO guidelines are followed at all times.
• Complete the appraisal cycle as reporting and countersigning officer for line managed    staff as delegated by the Head of Corporate Services

• Significant and relevant experience in the supervision of maintenance, building services and construction projects.
• Previous line management experience.
• Good working knowledge of IT.
• The ability to read plans and schematics.