57 general foreman jobs found

General Foreman - Tunnelling Project Location: Derby Contract: 12 Months Rate: £330 -£350 per day    We are currently recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a major tunnelling project based in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a significant infrastructure scheme, working alongside an established project team on a long-term contract.   The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme, quality, and client requirements. Key Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate daily site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Supervise direct labour, subcontractors, and plant resources to maximise productivity and programme performance. Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality...

Role: General Foreman Location: South West London Rate: circa £400 p/d - Inside IR35 (DOE) Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing Sector: Water Overview: A leading infrastructure and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced General Foreman to join their construction team on a key project based on a clean water scheme in the South west London region. Due to the complexities involved, you MUST have experience as a General Foreman/Site Supervisor. We can consider candidates from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor background, provided you have worked on projects associated with UK Water Authorities. Responsibilities: ·General management of all construction and civil engineering activities. ·Daily allocation of plant, labour, and materials. ·Coordination of site activities, including subcontractors. ·Management of the workforce on-site to ensure safe working methods and minimal environmental impact. ·Ensuring deliveries are stored in a safe area to prevent injury to the public and...

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a General Foreman to help deliver a water pipeline scheme in Ashford, with an immediate start available. General Foreman Responsibilities: * Toolbox talks * Client liaison * Health and safety compliance * Ordering materials * Supervising site teams and subcontractors * Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of water pipeline and associated civil engineering works * Ensuring works are delivered on programme and to specification * Coordinating plant, labour, and site activities * Monitoring quality standards and maintaining site records * Supporting the Site Agent and Project Manager with project delivery General Foreman Requirements: * Black or Gold CSCS * SSSTS or SMSTS * Previous experience working on water pipeline or water infrastructure schemes * Strong civil engineering background * IT literate * Full UK driving licence The next steps to apply for the...

Civils General Foreman

Job Title: General Foreman Location: Dunbridge Rate: £350 per day Limited or PAYE Umbrella Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Foreman to join a major heavy civils project. This hands-on role will see you leading day-to-day site operations, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities You will oversee daily site activities, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and programme requirements. You'll carry out daily planning meetings, plant and safety inspections, supervise temporary works, maintain site records and diaries, and liaise with the site management team to coordinate access, permits, and work sequencing. Strong leadership and communication skills will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site environment. Requirements You must have previous experience as a...

General Foreman/ Foreperson Suffolk £450 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella) Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a multi-million-pound Highways project. This role will see you take charge of daily site operations, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Responsibilities You will oversee all site operations, coordinate personnel and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site culture. Requirements You must have a solid...

Job Title: General Foreman / Foreperson Location: Harlow Job Description An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades. This role will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, managing supervisors, subcontractors and site teams, and ensuring packages of work are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality and HSEQ requirements. You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to coordinate site activities, maintain progress against the programme, and help drive a positive and productive site culture. Responsibilities You will be responsible for supervising and delivering sections of work safely, on time, and to the required standards. Duties will include: Managing site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials. Supporting the Site...

Danny Sullivan is looking for a contractor that specialize in civil engineering is looking to recruit an experienced General Foreman to join their expanding team to work on project in IPSWICH. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate as our client is offering excellent salary and package as well as fantastic opportunities for progression Duties: Ensuring works are carried out productively with the safety of others a high priority Managing and leading Earthworks team on site Ensuring works are carried out to the highest standard Ensuring schemes are delivered on time and within budget Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings Ensuring safety is first and foremost Plant and Labour reconciliations Communication with managers to ensure all site staff including Sub Contractors work safely Material reconciliations and produce regular reports Management of staff Review method statements/risk assessments Liaise with all relevant...

Danny Sullivan is looking for a contractor that specialize in civil engineering is looking to recruit an experienced General Foreman to join their expanding team to work on project in IPSWICH. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate as our client is offering excellent salary and package as well as fantastic opportunities for progression Duties: * Ensuring works are carried out productively with the safety of others a high priority * Managing and leading Earthworks team on site * Ensuring works are carried out to the highest standard * Ensuring schemes are delivered on time and within budget * Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings * Ensuring safety is first and foremost * Plant and Labour reconciliations * Communication with managers to ensure all site staff including Sub Contractors work safely * Material reconciliations and produce regular reports * Management of staff * Review method statements/risk assessments * Liaise...

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

We're growing and looking for an experienced Black Hat supervisor to lead teams on poternially a number of projects across Shropshire. Potential for ongoing work beyond this with large pipeline of work. If you're a hands on leader who knows how to deliver safe, high-quality work, keep programmes on track, and get the best from site teams, we want to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing * Leading site teams and subcontractors on live civil engineering projects * Driving health, safety, quality, and productivity on site * Coordinating labour, plant, and materials * Delivering works to programme and budget * Conducting daily briefings and toolbox talks * Working closely with Site Managers, Engineers, and Clients * Solving problems and keeping projects moving What We're Looking For * Proven experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, or Site Supervisor * Strong civil engineering background across various project type (drainage, highways, earthworks,...

We are currently recruiting and experienced PTS Civils Foreman to work on Drainage and Earthworks projects in Suffolk. As General Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of site operations on rail civils and earthworks projects ensuring all activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements. This is a great opportunity for supervisors looking for ongoing rail work with a well-established contractor. Key Responsibilities * Supervise day-to-day rail civils operations on site * Oversee works including drainage and earthworks * Manage site teams, subcontractors and labour * Ensure compliance with health & safety and rail standards * Deliver site briefings, task plans and daily reports * Monitor productivity and quality of works Requirements * Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) * Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively * Excellent communication skills to...

We are working with a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor that delivers infrastructure and groundworks packages for some of the UK's leading housebuilders. Due to a busy workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Working Foreman on a freelance basis for an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading from the front, coordinating site activities whilst remaining involved in the day-to-day delivery of the works. The Role Reporting to the Site Manager/Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for supervising gangs on site and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to programme. Your responsibilities will include: * Supervising groundworks operatives and subcontractors. * Leading by example and assisting with site activities where required. * Coordinating daily works and ensuring productivity targets are achieved. * Maintaining high standards of health & safety on site. *...

Freelance Working Foreman We are seeking an experienced Freelance Working Foreman to oversee a high-quality, one-off residential development in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional who can lead by example while managing the day-to-day running of a bespoke residential project. You will be out on site with the boots on, driving the trades, ensuring they are on track with programme and dealing with on-site issues. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily site operations and coordinate subcontractors. Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to a high standard. Carry out hands-on general building work as required. Maintain site health and safety compliance. Liaise with the project manager, suppliers, and clients. Monitor quality control and ensure works meet specification. Organise site logistics, deliveries, and materials. Requirements: Proven experience as a Working Foreman on construction projects. Strong trades background....

Construction Supervisor Northampton £250-£290 per day (DOE) We are looking for an experienced and proactive Construction Supervisor / Foreman to oversee the successful delivery of a £1 million Royal Mail depot refurbishment In Northampton. This is a hands-on site management role requiring strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple trades to deliver the project safely, on programme, and to a high standard of quality. Key Responsibilities • Day-to-day supervision and management of all site activities. • Coordinate and manage all subcontractors, including: Mechanical (HVAC and plumbing), Electrical, General building trades • Ensure works are completed in accordance with the programme and project specifications. • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping on site. • Liaise with the Project Manager, client representatives, and subcontractors. • Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work activities. • Monitor quality...

Job Title: Pipe Layer – Sheffield Location: Sheffield Start Date: Immediate start (commencing next week) Duration: 8 weeks Job Description: Norse are currently recruiting for an experienced Pipe Layer to join a live groundworks scheme in Sheffield, starting next week on an 8-week contract. The successful candidate will be working on drainage/utility installation at depths of 2–3 metres, so previous experience working in deep excavations is essential. Duties will include: * Laying pipework accurately to line and level in excavations 2–3m deep * Working from drawings/spec to install drainage, water, or utility pipe runs * Jointing and connecting pipes to the required standard * Working safely within confined/deep excavations, following all site safety procedures * Assisting with shoring, trench boxes, or other excavation support systems as required * Backfilling and compacting once pipework has been laid and signed off * Liaising with the site team/foreman...

Telehandler Operator Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Agency: Search Consultancy (Construction & Trades Division) Payment Terms: £21.00 per hour (CIS / Subcontractor Basis, Weekly Pay) Start Date: Immediate (Subject to reference and card verification) Position Type: Full-Time Contract Duration: Ongoing long-term work The Opportunity Search Consultancy's Construction and Trades Division is currently partnering with a principal regional contractor to recruit a highly skilled, safety-conscious Telehandler Operator (Telescopic Handler) for a high-volume development centrally located in Newcastle. This contract offers an immediate start and a consistent, long-term run of local work. As the primary machine operator on site, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day logistics, ensuring materials are distributed safely and efficiently to keep all trades moving. For a reliable, experienced driver, this position offers excellent stability, a premium local rate, and continuity...

Overview Our client, a specialist contractor delivering major geotechnical and foundation works across the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes, is seeking an experienced Supervisor to support the safe and successful delivery of ground engineering works on site. Job Description Reporting to a General Superintendent or senior site management, you will play a key operational role coordinating daily site activities and supervising construction teams across designated work areas, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to high quality standards, and in line with the programme. Working closely with engineers, construction teams, subcontractors, and specialist operatives, you will contribute to the delivery of technically complex geotechnical and foundation packages. Key Responsibilities Supervise day-to-day construction activities across designated work areas Coordinate site operations to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and...

We are looking for an experienced Working Foreman to lead the day-to-day delivery of a live school refurbishment project in Purley. The successful candidate will supervise operatives and subcontractors while remaining hands-on where required, ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to a high standard within an occupied school environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage the day-to-day running of a school refurbishment project. * Supervise site operatives, subcontractors and deliveries. * Carry out hands-on works where appropriate to support the programme. * Coordinate works including roofing, brickwork, damp proofing, metal staircases, fire door repairs and replacements, and general building maintenance. * Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications. * Maintain site records including daily diaries, labour returns and progress reports. * Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and ensure compliance with Health...

We require a reliable hard working Labourer (CSCS Card holder) for a site in Guildford. 1 weeks work * Hardworking * Good timekeeping * Reliable * Must have a valid CSCS Card YOU WILL BE: * Undergoing general site tasks under the direction of the foreman * Managing site traffic and members of the public at site entrances. * Including preparing construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards * Loading and unloading construction materials * Assembling and dismantling equipment as required * Following instructions from supervisors * Other ad hoc duties * Complying with the health and safety regulations of the site