First People Solutions are working with a well-established civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced General Foreman. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team and play a key leadership role on projects including road planing, surfacing, and general civil engineering works, with values ranging from 5k to 1.5m.
You will oversee 2-3 projects simultaneously, managing daily on-site operations and ensuring each is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule, and in line with safety and quality regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Site Supervision and Leadership
- Oversee multiple sites, managing resources, subcontractors, and labourers.
- Supervise and motivate site teams to ensure high-quality work and efficient completion of tasks.
- Enforce strict adherence to CDM 2015 regulations, Health & Safety standards, and Chapter 8 requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections, documenting findings and reporting them to the manager.
- Promote a safety-first culture and deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks to the team.
- Monitor drainage and shoring system installations, concrete placement, and reinforcement for foundations and structural slabs.
- Maintain accurate records of site activities, including site measurements, progress updates, and incidents.
- Allocate the appropriate level of labour, plant, and materials for varying project sizes.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and the internal team to ensure smooth project execution.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience as a General Foreman with a civil engineering contractor, project experience in roads/highways would be beneficial
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, ensuring key programme dates are met.
- Knowledge (with training provided) of various groundworks aspects, including: Use of cable avoidance equipment, Drainage and shoring system installations, Concrete placement and reinforcement, Hard landscaping with natural materials.
Required qualifications:
- SSSTS essential. SMSTS (desirable)
- CSCS (Gold card). Black card is desirable
- NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act).
- First Aid at Work
- Confined Spaces certification (desirable)
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a respected contractor on a variety of roads and highways projects, submit your CV to First People Solutions.
Equal Opportunities:
First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.