General Foreman

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.

What's on Offer?

• £300–£350 per shift, dependent on experience.
• Immediate start available.
• 6-month contract.
• Opportunity to work on a highways infrastructure scheme in Birmingham.
• A key supervisory role covering earthworks and drainage packages.
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment and placement process.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.