General Foreman

CV-Library • Birmingham, West Midlands (County) • 1h ago

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a highways scheme in Birmingham, with a particular focus on earthworks and drainage.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing day-to-day site operations across highways, earthworks and drainage works.
Supervising site gangs, subcontractors and operatives to ensure works are delivered safely and to programme.
Coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources to maintain productivity.
Managing earthworks activities, including excavation, material placement, compaction and levels.
Overseeing drainage installation, including pipework, chambers, manholes and associated infrastructure.
Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and method statements.
Monitoring progress on site and reporting updates, delays and issues to the Site Manager or Project Manager.
Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
Conducting toolbox talks, site briefings and regular safety inspections.
Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are followed.
Liaising with Site Engineers and the wider project team to ensure works are coordinated effectively.

Requirements

Proven experience as a General Foreman on highways or civil engineering projects.
Strong background in earthworks and drainage operations.
Experience supervising site gangs, subcontractors and plant.
Good understanding of construction drawings, levels and site sequencing.
Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures and site documentation.
Valid CSCS card.
SSSTS or SMSTS certification, as required by the project.
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Ability to drive productivity and maintain high standards of workmanship.
Available to start at short notice.