Highway General Foreman

General Foreman - Highways & Civil Engineering

Location:

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary:
Up to £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Permanent

Are you an experienced General Foreman looking for a permanent opportunity where you can take ownership of site operations and play a key role in delivering highways and civil engineering projects?

My client is seeking a General Foreman to join their established delivery team in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects whilst taking responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of site activities.

My client is an established contractor operating within the highways and civil engineering sector, delivering essential infrastructure works across the UK.

As a General Foreman, you will be responsible for coordinating site operations, managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

You will be:

• Managing day-to-day site operations and coordinating labour, plant and materials.
• Supervising subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Working closely with Site Agents, Engineers and Project Managers to maintain programme delivery.
• Ensuring all activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Monitoring progress against project programmes and identifying potential delays.
• Coordinating daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Maintaining accurate site records and communicating progress to the wider project team.

• Previous experience as a General Foreman or Senior Foreman within highways or civil engineering.
• A strong understanding of highways construction, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure works.
• Demonstrable experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of construction health and safety procedures.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant site qualifications, ideally including SSSTS or SMSTS and CSCS.

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Permanent employment with an established civil engineering contractor.
• Opportunity to work on significant highways and infrastructure projects.
• Scope to develop your career and progress into more senior site management positions.
• Site-based role in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.