Foreman

Company Description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Foreman to join our Qld Construction division.  While we hire for the long term, initially you will be based on our Ipswich Hospital Expansion project within a supportive and highly experienced team.

This role will be responsible for:

• Organising on a daily and weekly basis the sequencing of on-site activities, including the co-ordination of materials, equipment and personnel.
• In consultation with the Site Manager, allocating necessary site staff and resources and ensuring that all the resources for the project are available when required.
• Reviewing the construction programme with the Site Manager, re-sequencing activities as necessary to achieve the programmed completion date.
• Ensuring that the Company's policies and practices on safety, industrial relations and quality assurance are implemented at the work face.
• Ensuring compliance with standards and contract documents.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require:

• Qualifications in building/construction, or a trade qualification in a construction related field.
• Demonstrated success supervising the delivery of commercial or industrial building projects within time, cost and quality requirements.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.