General Foreman

We are working with a leading national contractor with a region office in Southwest of England. The company have operated in this region for many years and have a secured worked load made up of long-term frameworks,…

Pay rate £270 – £300/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 September 2026

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We are working with a leading national contractor with a region office in Southwest of England. The company have operated in this region for many years and have a secured worked load made up of long-term frameworks, across environmental and highways and broader civil engineering. Due to a continually expanding pipeline of work, my client requires a General Foreman to work on highways, groundworks, bridge refurbishment, utilities, and traffic management across their sites in Bristol & North Somerset.

What the employer is looking for:

* Proven experience as a General Foreman or Site Supervisor in civil engineering.

* Strong groundworks and highways experience.

* Experience coordinating utility diversions with service providers.

* Experience working within traffic management/live highway environments.

* Ability to manage several work fronts and lead direct labour and subcontractors.

* Good understanding of HSEQ requirements and site documentation.

* SSSTS or SMSTS certification.

* CSCS card.

* Ability to work closely with a Site Agent and keep projects on programme.

What the job involves day to day:

You'd essentially be the hands-on site leader, making sure the planned works are delivered safely and efficiently. That includes coordinating crews, plant, subcontractors, and utilities; monitoring progress; maintaining site records; dealing with issues as they arise; and ensuring the work matches the drawings/specification. The role appears particularly suited to someone who has worked on live highway/civil engineering sites, rather than someone whose experience is primarily in building construction.

Employment Package:

* Competitive salary based on experience.

* Staff or weekly-paid employment options.

* Long-term work in the Western region.

* Career development and support.

* A portfolio covering highways, bridges, and associated infrastructure

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