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.
The Opportunity
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.
What You'll Need
·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 & Career Prospects
·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.
If you're an experienced General Foreman looking for a long-term permanent opportunity within highways and civil engineering in Cambridge, apply today to discuss the position in confidence.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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