72 general foreman jobs found

Benchmark Technical Recruitment are recruiting for a skilled General Foreman with a leading Civil Engineering contractor to work on various schemes in the West Midlands. Projects: Highways, 278 Works,and Public Realm Duties/Responsibilities include: * Assisting Manager (Site Agent) in delivery of schemes. * Daily briefings with staff on site. * Delivering HSE toolbox talks. * Overseeing gangs on the ground in daily delivery of work. * Monitoring H&S with audits. * Plant checks & permits for workforce. Experience required: * Must have experience working as General Foreman on varied civil engineering / infrastructure projects. * Must have experience delivering: Highways, deep drainage, Public Realm etc. * Must hold: CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS, First Aid and full driving license. * Beneficial: NRSWA, Temporary Works

General Foreman Location:Oxfordshire Rate: £380-£400 per day (umbrella) Contract: 6 months+ (major 2-3 year highways programme, strong extension likelihood) Interview / Start: ASAP Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced General Foreman to support a major highways and civils development in Oxfordshire. This long‑term programme includes substantial roadworks, structures, drainage, utilities interfaces and general civils delivery, offering stability and strong extension potential. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, ensure safe and compliant delivery, maintain progress against programme, and uphold quality and environmental standards across the project. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Oversight Manage Site Engineers, Section Engineers and Foremen Drive a strong safety culture across the entire site team Provide clear daily briefings and maintain accurate site records Construction Delivery Ensure...

General Foreman - Southern Water FrameworkContract Role | Main Contractor | Southern Region Hays Civil Engineering is recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to support the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southern Water framework. Working for a leading civil engineering contractor, you will play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of projects ranging from treatment works upgrades and pumping stations to pipelines, reservoirs and associated infrastructure schemes throughout the South of England This is a long-term contract opportunity offering exposure to a substantial programme of work within the UK water sector. Key Responsibilities Supervising day-to-day site operations and construction activities Leading direct labour, subcontractors and supply chain partners on site Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements Driving health, safety, environmental and quality standards across...

Our Client is recruiting for an experienced Foreman / General Foreman to join the HS2 project in Aylesbury and Brackley. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest and most prestigious civil engineering schemes, Responsibilities Managing and supervising direct labour and subcontractors on site. Organising works, logistics and resources to achieve programme milestones. Ensuring all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental requirements. Delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions. Supporting site management with planning and progress reporting. Promoting a positive safety culture across the project. Maintaining excellent communication between site teams and project stakeholders.Requirements Previous experience as a Foreman or General Foreman on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong background in Structures and RC Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or specialist sub contractor...

Search Consultancy are looking for an experienced Civils Foreman for an immediate start in Haydock(St Helens), Merseyside. Civils Commercial project - sheds 9-10 hours per day 6 month duration of works Free parking on site Duties will include: Assigns daily work to gangs etc, manage subcontractors, maintain productivity on site, conduct daily safety briefings (toolbox talks), ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and enforce health and safety regulations. Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to plan, schedule, and execute work phases. Coordinate delivery, storage, and usage of materials and tools etc. Inspect work in progress to ensure it meets quality standards, specs, and building codes - ***lots of paving and kerb quality to be inspected and signed off*** Communicate daily progress, delays, and issues to project managers or engineers. Daily dealings with members of the public and local business owners. And all associated tasks...

Supervisor / Sub-Agent – Water Location: Oxford & surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Rate: £(Apply online only) per day, depending on experience Contract: Freelance / CIS We are currently recruiting for an experienced Supervisor / Sub-Agent to join a leading national contractor on a range of civils and mechanical projects in and around Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, hands-on Supervisor / Sub-Agent with experience delivering civil engineering and/or mechanical works on live construction sites. The Role As Supervisor / Sub-Agent, you will be responsible for overseeing site activities, managing subcontractors and direct labour, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards. Projects will vary and may include civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure, mechanical installation and associated works. Key Responsibilities * Supervising and coordinating site activities and works packages *...

Force Contracting Services are looking for an experienced General Foreman to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Kilmarnock. The project is due to commence in mid-September 2026 and is expected to run for approximately 2 years. The successful candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, relevant experience working on BESS sites, and be confident supervising site teams and coordinating construction activities. Scope of Works: * Enabling works * Site preparation * Earthworks * Drainage * Access roads * Hardstanding * Equipment foundations * Fencing foundations * Ducting and trenching * Reinstatement * All associated civil works required to provide a complete and operational BESS site Responsibilities: * Supervise site operatives and subcontractors, coordinating daily activities, labour, plant and materials. * Work from drawings, specifications and RAMS, coordinating closely with Site Engineers and Site...

A well-established multi-million pound civils contractor is currently looking to recruit an experienced Freelance General Foreman to join their team on a major highways and infrastructure scheme in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on General Foreman with a strong background in highways, drainage and civil engineering, looking to work on a major infrastructure project involving highway upgrades, road widenings, junction improvements and Section 278 works. The Role As General Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards. You will oversee site gangs, subcontractors and plant, working closely with the Site Agent, Site Engineers and Project Manager to ensure the smooth delivery of the works. Key Responsibilities: - Supervising daily site operations across highways and civils work packages - Managing...

Job Title: Site Manager - Civil Engineering Location: Witham, Essex Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum all inclusive of benefits (depending on experience) Job Type: Contract, Full Time Walker Construction is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our growing team for an exciting civil engineering project based in Witham, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and hands-on Site Manager looking to build a long-term career with an established and respected contractor. Whilst the project is within a railway station car park, previous rail experience is not essential. What is essential is a strong civil engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to hit the ground running on a fast-paced project. The initial project is expected to last approximately 12 months, with ongoing opportunities available within Walker Construction beyond this scheme. About the role: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations,...

Site Supervisor/ General Foreman Penrith Contract on going 2 years+ My client is a specialist's civil engineering sub-contractor. They are very well placed within the market place with a reputable reputation. Due to winning a large scheme they have positions for a number of Site Supervisor / General Foreman. Site Supervisor / General Foreman will have experience working on highways road access, and major earthworks. This is a highways alteration. You will have proven experience within civils as supervisor, understanding the demands of regulated schemes. This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured future works on a multimillion scheme. As Site Supervisor / General Foreman you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of projects within the highways sectors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. Key responsibilities: Day-to-day management of site operations, labour, plant and...

M&E SITE MANAGER / FOREMAN Housing, Groundworks & Small Car Park Projects Location: UK Salary: Competitive daily rate Contract: Contract Start Date: ASAP We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Site Manager/Foreman to join our team and support the delivery of housing developments, groundworks and small car park projects. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED The successful candidate should have solid construction site experience, ideally with a background in: * Housing / residential developments * Groundworks and civil engineering * Small car parks and external works * Kerbing / curbs and edging * External paving and paving slabs * Concrete slabs and hardstanding * Drainage and utilities * Roads, access routes and footpaths * Foundations and associated groundworks * Working with subcontractors and plant operators * Managing small teams and multiple trades ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Proven experience managing construction sites...

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Site Supervisor to join a specialist trash screen project in Lower Conham Vale, Bristol. Our client is an established contractor specialising in civil engineering, groundworks, bespoke housing, surveying and drainage projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Site Supervisor with a background in civil engineering, water infrastructure, drainage or environmental works to join an established contractor on an important infrastructure project. The Role As Civil Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with project drawings, specifications and programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Supervising day-to-day site activities and site personnel. Managing and coordinating subcontractors and site operatives. Supervising civil engineering, drainage and associated construction...

PSR Solutions are recruiting for multiple Site Engineers on a freelance basis on a project in Oxfordshire. My client are a leading civil engineering sub-contractor, currently recruiting 3x Site Engineers to work on a large Groundworks project in Oxfordshire. Project is at cut + fill stage. Responsibilities include: * Setting out all aspects using Leica kit. * QA * Reporting and working with the Project Manager and General foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. Successful candidate will require their own Laptop + AutoCAD software. This is a long term role, and there is an opportunity to move on to their next project following this. If you are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch with Maayon at PSR for more information

Role: Civil Site Supervisor Rate: £420/day CIS Location: Cowley Length of Contract: 24th August – 18th December 2026 Want to support the delivery of a major 400kV substation project while working on critical UK transmission infrastructure? Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Site Supervisor to join their team on a 400kV substation project. This is an excellent opportunity to support the safe and efficient delivery of civils works within a National Grid environment. Job Role As Civil Site Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day civil construction activities on site, coordinating operatives and contractors while ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements. You will monitor site activities, maintain health and safety standards and work closely with the wider project team to ensure works remain on programme. Requirements · Previous experience as a Civil Supervisor / General Foreman · Previous civil engineering or infrastructure...

Location: Oxfordshire (On-site) Duration: Permanent or Long-Term Freelance Rate/Salary: Competitive Salary / Daily Rate We are recruiting a Works Manager to join a highly respected, specialist civil engineering contractor as they expand their regional operations across Banbury and Oxfordshire. This is a key operational leadership role taking full ownership of site delivery on regional highways and civils packages, driving safety, quality, and daily output from the ground up. The Role Reporting to the Project Director, you will manage day-to-day site operations, workforce allocation, and subcontractor delivery across highways infrastructure schemes. Your day-to-day will involve: Site Operations Leadership: Directing direct labour, plant, and sub-contractors to ensure daily production targets and short-term lookahead schedules are met. Highways & Civils Delivery: Overseeing routine and major highways works, including carriageway repairs, surfacing, drainage, earthworks,...

Working Supervisor / Telehandler Operator – Energy Storage Exeter, Devon September 2026 Competitive CIS Rates / LTD Long-Term Contract Mint Selection are currently recruiting for a Working Supervisor / Telehandler Operator to support the delivery of a major Energy Storage project based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects, working alongside a leading principal contractor delivering critical energy transition projects. This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to supervise a small team of operatives while also operating the telehandler and assisting with general site activities. Responsibilities * Supervising a team of General Operatives on site * Operating the telehandler to move materials, plant and equipment safely across site * Coordinating daily work activities and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently * Supporting the Site Manager with day-to-day site operations * Managing...

Job Title – Working Foreman Sector – House Adaptation Salary - £250 Per Shift Location – Tarporley Start Date – August Duration – 16-18 Weeks The Company My client is an established construction contractor who requires an experienced Working Site Manager to manage a small bespoke residential adaptation project. The project will run for a minimum of 16 weeks and will involve a full programme of refurbishment and adaptation works to an existing residential property. The Role Reporting directly to an off-site Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, coordinating trades and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required standard. This is a genuine Working Foreperson / Working Manager position and not purely a management role. In addition to running the site, you will be expected to carry out works yourself and work alongside the lads on site daily. We are therefore ideally looking for somebody from a strong trades...

Working Site Foreman / Site Manager Location: Chippenham Duration: 6 weeks Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm Rate: £280 - £310/shift We are looking for a working Site Foreman / Site Manager to oversee a 6-week town hall refurbishment project in Chippenham. The ideal candidate will be either be from a carpentry trade background or multi trade, with solid experience in general refurbishment, and be comfortable working hands-on as well as managing the day-to-day site activities. The works will include: * Stripping out existing areas and finishes * Removing existing bathroom/toilet tiles * Reboarding walls and ceilings * Dry lining and boxing in * Installing White Rock wall panels * Fitting fixtures and fittings * General joinery/carpentry and refurbishment works * Coordinating and overseeing other trades on site * Maintaining a safe, tidy and well-organised working environment The ideal candidate: * Has previous experience as a Working Site Foreman, Site Manager...

Job Title – Working Foreman Sector – House Adaptation Salary - £250 Per Shift Location – Tarporley Start Date – August Duration – 16-18 Weeks The Company My client is an established construction contractor who requires an experienced Working Site Manager to manage a small bespoke residential adaptation project. The project will run for a minimum of 16 weeks and will involve a full programme of refurbishment and adaptation works to an existing residential property. The Role Reporting directly to an off-site Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, coordinating trades and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required standard. This is a genuine Working Foreperson / Working Manager position and not purely a management role. In addition to running the site, you will be expected to carry out works yourself and work alongside the lads on site daily. We are therefore ideally looking for somebody from a strong trades...

Working Foreman/Woman Location: Coventry, CV7 7BP Rate: £26.17 PAYE Hours: 07:30 - 18:00 Duration: September 2027 We're looking for an experienced Working Foreman/Woman to support the civils team on HS2. This is an all‑round supervisory role, involving hands‑on oversight of structures, earthworks, and general construction operations, with flexibility to cover additional areas when team members are on leave. Key Duties Supervise day‑to‑day civils activities including structures, earthworks, drainage, and general construction tasks Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials to ensure works progress safely and efficiently Support the delivery of planned works in line with programme requirements Assist with daily briefings, task allocations, and on‑site coordination Monitor work quality, productivity, and adherence to specifications Maintain communication with site management, engineers, and other supervisorsRequired Skills & Experience Strong all‑round civils...