Foreman; Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Foreman (Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure) to oversee and coordinate bulk earthworks and muck shift operations on a busy Section 278 highways project in Bristol. You will lead site gangs and plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑coordinated movement of materials in line with programme and engineering requirements.

• Lead and supervise site operatives and plant teams involved in muck shift and bulk earthworks operations
• Manage cut and fill activities, ensuring material is moved efficiently to achieve formation levels and design requirements
• Coordinate excavation, haul routes, stockpiling, and disposal/reuse of materials on site
• Oversee operation of excavators, dumpers, dozers, and associated plant to maximise productivity and safety
• Deliver supporting transportation infrastructure works including highways formation, drainage interfaces, and platform preparation
• Conduct daily risk assessment briefings, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in live traffic or constrained urban environments
• Plan and coordinate plant, labour, and haulage to maintain programme targets and reduce downtime
• Ensure safe systems of work when working around live services, embankments, and unstable ground conditions
• Interpret earthworks drawings, cut/fill models, and construction programmes into daily site activities
• Monitor progress of muck shift operations against levels, surveys, and engineering requirements
• Supervise subcontractors and haulage contractors, ensuring performance aligns with programme and quality expectations
• Maintain clear communication with site management, engineers, and survey teams
• Proactively identify and resolve logistical, ground condition, or productivity issues
• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

• Proven experience as a Foreman on muck shift, bulk earthworks, or large infrastructure projects
• CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements)
• First Aid at Work certification
• Safety Critical Medical (as required by site)
• Strong understanding of earthworks operations, levels, and construction sequencing
• Experience managing plant-heavy operations (excavators, dumpers, dozers, haul routes)
• Experience working in live highway or transportation infrastructure environments
• Reliable, proactive, and able to manage multiple gangs and plant movements
• Right to work in the UK
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator (Tracked)
• CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller
• GPS machine control awareness or experience

Please note:

NPORS cards must be CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram to meet client requirements. Support can be provided to achieve compliance if required.

• Competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and Section 278 highway projects
• Long-term opportunities across major earthworks and civils packages
• Access to further training, certifications, and plant tickets as required
• Progression opportunities into senior supervisory or site management roles