21Feb

Operations Supervisior – Tower Cranes

  • Location: Bottersford, Leicestershire
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #19376
  • Salary: £54.00

Foundation Personnel, an industry leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking a qualified Operations Supervisor for Tower Cranes to join our client’s team. Our client is a leading global infrastructure group, renowned for delivering complex projects across sectors such as transportation, energy, utilities, and social infrastructure. With over a century of expertise, they specialize in designing, constructing, and managing sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Job Title: Operations Supervisor – Tower Crane
Location: Across the UK

Tower Crane Fitter Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all operations conducted in line with the minimum H&S standards, procedures, and all relevant UK legislation (BS7121, PUWER, LOLER)
  • On-site management of tower crane operations
  • Management of asset transport and logistics
  • Ensuring appropriate asset records are kept (repairs, servicing, compliance etc.)
  • Ensuring all asset defects are rectified in a prompt, safe and timely manner
  • Receiving and rectifying on site complaints
  • Responding and rectifying asset breakdowns
  • Co-ordination of asset repair and maintenance
  • Carrying out routine repairs and maintenance on assets
  • Identifying and raising to management of any operational deficiencies or areas of improvement
  • Place orders for ancillary items
  • Supporting the Tower Cranes Management team with any relevant tasks
  • To report all unsafe events and good practice events

Fitter Experience & Qualities :
To be considered for this role, candidates should meet the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification
  • CPCS Competent A40 Slinger Signaller Card (Blue Card) with the following endorsements:
    • A – All Types – All Duties
    • CPCS Competent A62 Crane / Lifting Operations Supervisor Card (Blue Card)
  • Site Management Qualification – SSSTS / SMSTS
  • Mechanical Based Qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
  • Electrical Based Qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
  • Experience and extensive knowledge of working within the tower crane industry
  • Clear customer focus
  • Knowledge of plant / asset hire industry
  • Clear drive and ambition
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Management
  • Experience working on a construction site
  • Ability to work at height

Foundation Personnel is committed to finding the best talent for our clients, and we encourage qualified individuals to apply for this exciting Mobile Crane Fitter opportunity.

20Feb

Groundworker

  • Location: Shaftesbury , Dorset
  • Type: Opportunity
  • Job #19363

Foundation Personnel Limited are currently recruiting for Groundworkers  for a 18 months contract in Shaftesbury .

There will be opportunities to move onto other jobs in UK and good candidates can be kept in long term work.

Candidates must have experience in working in a gang , drainage, ducting, kerbing and hold the following Qualifications and Certificates:

-CPCS or NPORS card (Dumper/Roller)

-Must be able to pass a DBS and clearance to work

A Safety Critical medical would be advantageous but is not essential
Candidates must be able to provide 2no. references.

For more information, please call the office on 01908 929990

The vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel who are acting as a recruitment or employment business

16Feb

Candidate Consultant

  • Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #19333

Join Our Team as a Candidate Consultant!
About Us:
Foundation Personnel is a leading Construction Recruitment agency, specialising in Heavy Civils, Piling, Geotechnical, Tunnelling, and Lifting sectors globally. Based in Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, we're on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented Candidate Consultant to support our team.

Responsibilities:
Candidate Database Management: Maintain an accurate and organised database of candidates, attracting new talent and retaining existing ones.
Candidate Workforce Management: Match candidates with suitable roles, ensuring high retention levels.
Filling Bookings: Collaborate with recruitment and sales teams to fulfil client specifications promptly.
Candidate Compliance: Conduct thorough checks to verify candidates' qualifications, references, and right to work.
Generating Leads: Utilise candidate relationships to generate leads for the sales team.
CRM Management: Administer candidate and client interactions via our CRM system, ensuring data integrity.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration with performance-linked bonuses.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Extensive training and professional growth prospects.
  • Supportive workplace culture with personal and team-based incentives.
  • Private Healthcare (After probation).
  • & More… 
15Feb

Tower Crane Mobile Fitter

  • Location: Bottesford, Leicestershire
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #19323
  • Salary: £64,000

Foundation Personnel, an industry leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking a qualified Tower Crane Fitter to join our client’s team. Our client is a leading global infrastructure group, renowned for delivering complex projects across sectors such as transportation, energy, utilities, and social infrastructure. With over a century of expertise, they specialize in designing, constructing, and managing sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Job Title: Tower Crane Fitter – Mobile
Location: Across the UK

Tower Crane Fitter Responsibilities:

  • Repair and maintain tower cranes in line with relevant RAMS, policies and procedures and OEM requirements
  • Ensure the depot is kept clean and tidy in order to facilitate a safe working environment
  • Ensure relevant task briefings have been carried out prior to tasks undertaken
  • To ensure the works are carried out in the most efficient and safe manner
    Notify the Service & Maintenance Manager of any matters that affect the progress of works (including breakdowns & damages, etc.)
  • Ensure maintenance/inspection checks are carried out, reports are correctly completed on time and submitted to the Service & Maintenance Manager
  • Actively & positively participate in Daily Activity Briefings and all relevant team briefings
  • Undertake training as required to retain and obtain required competency levels
  • To report any problems or safety issues to the Crane Supervisor / Manager
  • To ensure a quality service is delivered to the customer
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental
  • Ensure all operations conducted in line with the minimum H&S standards 
  • Erection and dismantle of cranes on site as directed by the Service and Maintenance Manager 
  • Provide oral & written condition reports on assets, notifying line management of any relevant issue
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs & feedback to the Service and Maintenance Manager
  • Liaise with clients regarding machine access and subsequent repair
  • Direct and/or assist manufacturers agents technicians carrying out repairs and / or maintenance work 
  • Return to the Depot as and when required under the direction of the Service and Maintenance Manager

Fitter Experience & Qualities :
To be considered for this role, candidates should meet the following qualifications:

  • Prior experience repairing and maintaining tower cranes
  • Fit for Role Safety Critical Medical
  • Prior experience working with tower cranes on major construction projects
  • Experience of working to site defined safe systems of work
  • Ability to work anywhere in the UK
  • Ability to understand & interpret operators manuals
  • Previous experience working at height
  • Customer Focus
  •       Planning & Organisation
  • Appropriate CSCS qualifications in diagnosis & repair of construction equipment 
  • IPAF qualification
  • Knowledge of Plant hire industry 
  • Clear drive and ambition  
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict and work under pressure  
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Management  
  • Clean driving licence.  
  • Experience in conducting repairs and maintenance on heavy machinery 

Foundation Personnel is committed to finding the best talent for our clients, and we encourage qualified individuals to apply for this exciting Mobile Crane Fitter opportunity.
 

14Dec

Project Manager

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #18925
  • Salary: £100,000

Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking a qualified Estimator to join our clients team. Our client, a leader in the Foundations sector with 30 years of experience, specializing in deep foundations, ground improvement, grouting, and earth retention. Renowned for their expertise, they’ve tackled notable projects in rail, hospitals, and basement digs. Operating in New England, their dedication to quality and client satisfaction sets them apart as industry leaders.

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Boston, MA

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering consulting and/or design-build construction.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a project manager.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
  • E.I.T. certification. P.E. preferred.
  • Evaluate job leads and formulate cost-effective solutions.
  • Work independently on multiple projects.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Cost estimating.
  • Write effective proposals that are attractive to potential customers.
  • Effective at selling/closing jobs.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Client management/communication.
  • Developing and maintaining client relationships beyond just one job.
  • Organized, detailed-oriented problem solver with the ability to manage people and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate proactively and effectively with internal design and construction personnel.

Benefits Package:
Our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including coverage for the employee and minimal contributions for all dependents, along with Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Employer contributions of up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Bonus Pay.
Foundation Personnel is committed to finding the best talent for our clients, and we encourage qualified individuals to apply for this exciting Project Manager opportunity.
20Nov

Estimator

  • Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #18725
  • Salary: £100,000

Foundation Personnel, a leading Geotechnical and Foundations recruitment agency, is currently seeking a qualified Estimator to join our clients team. Our client’s a global leader in foundation solutions and operates in 90 countries worldwide. With iconic projects like the World Trade Center and Southeast Expressway, they pioneer innovation. Through techniques like Slurry Walls and Jet Grouting, they set new standards in foundation engineering globally.

Job Title: Estimator
Location: Boston, MA

Estimator Responsibilities:

  • Establish overall estimating department policy and direction within overall corporate objectives as dictated by the President.
  • Manage and administer department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations, etc.
  • Assist corporate and project management to determine what types of projects to bid, strategies, techniques, etc.
  • Attend pre-bid meeting, conduct site visits; attend post-bid meetings and discuss/negotiate scope of work.
  • Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of resources.
  • Participate, review and assist in the preparation of all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation and presentation.
  • Participate, review and assist in the development of proposals and presentations.
  • Participate in presentations to other corporate managers and Clients. As member of corporate management team may be responsible for closing the “sale”.
  • Provide administrative and technical direction in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
  • Supervise the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
  • Perform additional assignments per President’s or Executive Vice President’s direction.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent.
  • 10 or more years’ experience in similar role and estimating, cost control and construction engineering within the heavy civil construction industry. 
  • Must possess knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, as well as the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential
  • Software skills to include ability to use HCSS Heavy Bid and  Excel at a proficient level.
  • Previous experience working with Oracle Primavera P6.
  • Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including excellent verbal/written communication.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Benefits Package:
Our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including coverage for the employee and minimal contributions for all dependents, along with Dental and Vision coverage.
  • Employer contributions of up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan.
  • Opportunities for career advancement.
  • Bonus Pay.

Foundation Personnel is committed to finding the best talent for our clients, and we encourage qualified individuals to apply for this exciting Project Manager opportunity.

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