Foreman; Transportation Infrastructure – Platforms & Attendance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Foreman (Transportation Infrastructure – Platforms & Attendance) to oversee and coordinate platform construction and attendance works on a busy Section 278 highways project in Bristol
. You will lead site gangs, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of platform build-ups, kerbing, surfacing preparation, and associated civils works in line with programme requirements.

• Lead and supervise site operatives, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Oversee platform construction works including formation build-ups, sub-base, Type 1 installation, kerbing, edging, and surfacing preparation
• Manage attendance works supporting highways and Section 278 activities, ensuring smooth coordination between trades
• Deliver associated infrastructure works including drainage, utilities, and external/public realm interfaces
• Conduct risk assessment briefings, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks daily
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in live traffic and public-facing environments
• Plan and coordinate plant, labour, and materials to maintain programme delivery
• Ensure safe systems of work when excavating around buried services and existing utilities
• Interpret construction programmes and translate them into daily site operations
• Monitor quality of platform works to ensure compliance with specifications, levels, and tolerances
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure performance aligns with programme and quality expectations
• Maintain clear communication with site management, engineers, and stakeholders
• Proactively identify and resolve on-site issues to maintain productivity and programme
• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

• CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements)
• First Aid at Work certification
• Safety Critical Medical (as required by site)
• Proven experience as a Foreman within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
• Strong understanding of platform construction, highways works, drainage, and external works
• Experience working in live traffic environments and public interfaces
• Reliable, proactive, and able to coordinate multiple gangs and trades
• Right to work in the UK
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• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Telehandler

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
• Opportunities for progression into Site Management roles
• Access to further training, certifications, and plant tickets as required

Send your CV and relevant certifications to or call , quoting Foreman – Bristol.