General Foreman - Highways

Your new company
You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor where you are empowered to make decisions and drive performance.

Your new role
As General Foreman, you will take a leading role in day-to-day delivery, overseeing site operations and managing engineering and supervisory teams on a £35m section of the project. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced civil engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people management skills.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing the engineering team, including Site Engineers and Section Engineers
Ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards across site operations
Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the works to achieve programme and budget targets
Managing and coordinating subcontractors to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
Liaising with clients, designers and key stakeholders
Attending monthly progress meetings and compiling reports
Managing quality and environmental plans on site
Controlling contract costs and ensuring works are delivered to specification
Driving a positive safety culture across the entire site team
Identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation and more efficient ways of working.This role offers genuine responsibility and influence on site, making it ideal for a General Foreman looking to make a lasting impact on a major highways project.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

Previous experience as a General Foreman within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages
Excellent understanding of construction processes, plant, equipment and safety procedures
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)
Private medical cover
Life assurance
Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)
Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)
Retail and lifestyle discounts
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects
Industry-recognised training and development programmes
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Exposure to a major, high-impact project
Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do now
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