Groundwork Foreman - Road Works

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Foreman - Transportation Infrastructure to oversee and coordinate transportation infrastructure works on a busy project in Bristol. You will lead site gangs, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of highways and associated civil engineering works in line with programme requirements.

• Lead and supervise site operatives, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Deliver transportation infrastructure works including highways, roads, drainage, utilities, and external/public realm works
• Conduct risk assessment briefings, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly when working in live or traffic-sensitive environments
• Plan and coordinate plant, labour, and materials to meet programme targets
• Ensure safe systems of work when excavating around buried services and utilities
• Interpret construction programmes and translate them into daily site activities
• Monitor quality of works and ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure performance meets programme and quality expectations
• Maintain clear communication with site management, engineers, and stakeholders
• Proactively identify and resolve on-site issues to maintain progress
• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

• 278 Works Experience a MUST
• 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 knowledge of highways, drainage, utilities, and external works
• Experience working in live environments with traffic management considerations
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively with multiple trades
• Right to work in the UK
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator (Tracked)
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Ride-On Roller
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Telehandler

NPORS cards must be CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram to meet client requirements. If you do not currently meet this, support can be provided to achieve compliance.

• Competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways 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.

7 July 2026 Bristol England, United Kingdom