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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.
Job Responsibility
Managing site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials
Supporting the Site Agent with daily delivery, progress reporting, and programme updates
Working to 4-week lookahead schedules and the main construction programme
Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, allocations, inspections, and online check sheets (LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works etc.)
Supervising key civil engineering activities including working around live buried services, temporary works operations, excavations, reinforced concrete works, shallow and deep drainage
Working closely with the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to ensure temporary works requirements are identified, planned, and implemented
Carrying out site inspections, leading toolbox talks, and reinforcing strong HSEQ and wellbeing standards
Managing and motivating site teams to maintain a positive working environment with all stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with company procedures, permits, quality standards, and safety requirements
Requirements
Previous experience working for Tier 1 contractors is essential
Strong background delivering civil engineering, water, utilities, or heavy civils projects
Experience managing teams of supervisors, subcontractors, and site operatives
Knowledge of live services, excavations, drainage, and reinforced concrete works
IT literate with experience completing site documentation and digital reporting systems
Ability to read and work from programmes, drawings, and construction information
Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence required
CSCS card applicable to role
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) experience preferred