Highway General Foreman

General Foreman - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Lead Major Infrastructure Projects with a Growing Contractor
Location: Knottingley
Salary: Up to £60,000 plus package and additional benefits
My client is looking to appoint an experienced General Foreman to support the successful delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven General Foreman to join a well-established contractor delivering highways, drainage and structures projects within a supportive and progressive environment.
As a General Foreman, you will play a key role in overseeing site operations, driving programme performance and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and quality are maintained throughout project delivery.
Salary is dependent on experience, with a salary of up to £60,000 plus package and additional benefits.
Join a Business That Values Its People
My client has built a strong reputation within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector through collaborative working, high-quality project delivery and investment in its workforce. You will be joining a business that promotes career development, encourages innovation and supports employees in progressing their careers long term.
This General Foreman position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure schemes while developing leadership experience within an expanding team.
What You Will Be Doing
As General Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities and supervision of gangs and operatives across civil engineering works.
You will be doing the following:
·Delivering large civil engineering schemes including highways, drainage, structures and deep excavation works.
·Scheduling, coordinating and allocating daily activities to gangs and site operatives.
·Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved method statements.
·Leading by example in promoting company health, safety and environmental standards on site.
·Carrying out site inductions, toolbox talks and RAMS briefings independently and confidently.
·Reviewing risk assessments and ensuring workforce understanding of site controls and procedures.
·Completing and reviewing permits including PUWER, LOLER and permits to dig.
·Monitoring progress against programme and supporting monthly programme updates.
·Tracking and documenting daily productivity and site records accurately.
·Organising the hire and off-hire of plant and equipment as required.
·Assisting with identifying efficiencies, innovations and improvements to working methods.
·Maintaining accurate records of measurements for direct and subcontract works to support commercial reporting.
·Supporting monthly CVR processes with the commercial team.
·Coordinating deliveries, inspections and quality checks on site.
·Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders professionally and effectively.
·Ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and in line with project specifications.
·Supporting the development and training of site personnel.
Skills and Experience Required
To be considered for this General Foreman role, my client is looking for candidates with the following:
·Previous experience delivering large civil engineering projects including highways, drainage and structures.
·Strong understanding of temporary works, road construction and deep excavation activities.
·CSCS Gold Card as a minimum.
·SMSTS qualification.
·Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages.
·Ability to work well under pressure and maintain focus to achieve deadlines.
·Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
·Ability to recognise defective works and ensure corrective action is taken promptly.
·Understanding of commercial awareness, programme delivery and reporting requirements.
·Full UK driving licence with minimal points preferred.
The following would be advantageous:
·Temporary Works Supervisor experience.
·Confined Space training.
·Street Works qualification.
·First Aid at Work certification.
Package and Benefits
·Salary up to £60,000 dependent on experience.
·Competitive benefits package.
·Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
·Exposure to major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
·Supportive and collaborative working environment.
·Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Working Pattern and Location
This role will involve working across civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with site-based responsibilities and regular collaboration with operational and commercial teams.
My client is seeking a proactive and motivated General Foreman who can lead site teams effectively, maintain high standards and contribute positively to project success.
Interested?
If you are an experienced General Foreman looking for your next opportunity within a growing civil engineering contractor, please apply with your updated CV today.
FOOTNOTE
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK-wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is one of the fastest growing in the country, with a specialist team offering over 100 years of combined experience within the sector.
Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on View phone number on carringtonwest.com or email View email address on carringtonwest.com for more information.