General Foreman
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk
Start Date: 1st October 2026
Duration: 28 Weeks
Rate: £300 – £350 per day, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, site-based
Job Overview
Ernest May are currently recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a major civils project in Felixstowe.
The project involves the removal of a large existing crane track used for container handling, followed by the installation of a new, significantly larger crane track. The works will include extensive groundworks, drainage, excavation, concrete and civils activities to prepare the site for the new crane infrastructure.
We are looking for a strong, experienced General Foreman who has a proven background managing large-scale civils, groundworks and infrastructure projects and is confident overseeing multiple teams and subcontractors in a busy working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Overseeing day-to-day civils and groundworks operations on site
* Supervising and coordinating gangs, subcontractors and plant
* Managing excavation, earthworks, drainage and associated civils activities
* Coordinating the removal of the existing crane track
* Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required specification
* Reading and working from drawings, specifications and RAMS
* Monitoring productivity, quality and progress
* Liaising with Site Managers, Project Managers, engineers and subcontractors
* Carrying out regular site inspections and ensuring a high standard of workmanship
* Maintaining strong health & safety standards across the site
* Reporting progress and any issues to the Site Management team
* Ensuring the project remains on programme and within the required standards
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience working as a General Foreman / Civils Foreman on major construction or infrastructure projects
* Strong experience in civils and groundworks
* Previous experience overseeing drainage, excavation and large-scale groundworks
* Experience managing multiple gangs and subcontractors
* Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
* Strong knowledge of construction health & safety requirements
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
* Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy site environment
* A strong understanding of sequencing and coordinating civils works
Tickets / Qualifications
Candidates should hold the relevant industry qualifications and tickets expected of a General Foreman, ideally including:
* CSCS – Gold Card / relevant supervisory or management qualification
* SSSTS or SMSTS
* CPCS or NPORS where applicable
* First Aid
* CAT & Genny / service avoidance experience
* Any additional relevant civils, lifting, plant or site management qualifications would be advantageous
If you are an experienced General Foreman with a strong civils and groundworks background and are looking for a long-term project in the Felixstowe area, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss further
