Main purpose of job:

Responsible for scheduling, coordinating and supervising the technical work of all site operatives, ensuring that all work is delivered safely, on time and within budget along with managing equipment and materials required.
The foreman is also responsible for planning works within the Estate including detailing time frames and staging of works and identifying associated costs to complete the works.  They will be responsible for establishing the bill of materials for each job and identifying large projects that should be escalated through the Forward Maintenance Register (FMR).
The Foreman will jointly line manage, with another AO Foreman, the Technical Works Group (TWG) comprising of painters, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and masons. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Property Surveys:

• Conduct proactive surveys of properties anticipated to be vacated with a projected outlook of at least 12 months.
• Detailed surveys identifying scope of works required, estimated time frames and scheduling, staffing requirements and bill of materials
• Escalating larger works identified during surveys to the Deputy Estates Manager and Technical Works Supervisor for placement on the FMR for funding
• Conduct joint end of posting checks with departing diplomatic staff to highlight any defects before they depart post.
  Conduct joint arrival checks with newly arrived diplomatic staff to highlight critical technical features of the property and any defects.

Supervision and Scheduling of Works:

• Provide day to day oversite of work taking place across the estate.  Work with colleagues on scheduling and inspection of works.
• Schedule projects to ensure timeline delivery to completion for expected new arrivals.
• Guide the team on priorities.
• Provide clear guidance and demonstrate best practice in work
• First point of contact for complaint resolution and updating with the customer through the Corporate Services Helpdesk (CSHelpdesk)
• Oversee workloads and coordinate with the Admin Officer on job allocations and managing of workloads.
• Identify needs for additional staff, coverage during long periods of absence and movement of staff between projects.
• Prioritising of work with the Admin Officer and Team Leaders to ensure equitable assignment of work in priority ranking

Contractor Supervision and Engagement:

• Set out the programme of works and oversite of contractors hired to complete technical works on behalf of the BHC.
• Schedule site visits for tender processes and agree scope of works with the TWG Estates Accommodation and Technical Officer for tendering.
• Hold suppliers accountable to agreed timelines, materials, and scope for efficient delivery of projects on time and in budget.
  Monitor progress through a schedule of works and address non-compliance
• Spot check quality of work with contractors and ensure they are compliance with BHC requirements

Health & Safety:

• Ensure work is completed in compliance with best practice health and safety standards
• Actively participate as a representative on the BHC Health & Safety committee
• Spot check contractors for health and safety compliance ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
• Escalate any negative observations to the Health & Safety Officer and Deputy Estates Manager Technical Works

Line Management:

• Collaborate with the General Forman Non-Residential joint delivery of projects and scheduling of works as required.
• Recognise good performance through award schemes, 1:1’s, team meetings and line management meetings, and with the support of HR, where there are incidences of poor performance or disciplinary issues within the technical team, help guide line managers on swift and responsive actions.
• Work with mission wide learning and development, mental health first aiders, and first responders to ensure staff under direct line management are supported in a safe working environment.

Resources managed:

• 1 AA Carpentry Team Leader
• 1 AA Mason & Painting Team Leader
• 1 AA Electrician Team Leader
• 1 AA Plumbing Team leader