Highway General Foreman

General Foreman - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Location: Knottingley Salary: Up to £60,000 plus package and additional benefits My client is looking to appoint an experienced General Foreman to support the successful delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure schemes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven General Foreman to join a well‑established contractor delivering highways, drainage and structures projects within a supportive and progressive environment. As a General Foreman, you will play a key role in overseeing site operations, driving programme performance and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and quality are maintained throughout project delivery. What You Will Be Doing As General Foreman, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of site activities and supervision of gangs and operatives across civil engineering works. Delivering large civil engineering schemes including highways, drainage, structures and deep excavation works. Scheduling, coordinating and allocating daily activities to gangs and site operatives. Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved method statements. Leading by example in promoting company health, safety and environmental standards on site. Carrying out site inductions, toolbox talks and RAMS briefings independently and confidently. Reviewing risk assessments and ensuring workforce understanding of site controls and procedures. Completing and reviewing permits including PUWER, LOLER and permits to dig. Monitoring progress against programme and supporting monthly programme updates. Tracking and documenting daily productivity and site records accurately. Organising the hire and off‑hire of plant and equipment as required. Assisting with identifying efficiencies, innovations and improvements to working methods. Maintaining accurate records of measurements for direct and subcontract works to support commercial reporting. Supporting monthly CVR processes with the commercial team. Coordinating deliveries, inspections and quality checks on site. Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders professionally and effectively. Ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and in line with project specifications. Supporting the development and training of site personnel. Skills and Experience Required Previous experience delivering large civil engineering projects including highways, drainage and structures. Strong understanding of temporary works, road construction and deep excavation activities. CSCS Gold Card as a minimum. SMSTS qualification. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages. Ability to work well under pressure and maintain focus to achieve deadlines. Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to build positive working relationships. Ability to recognise defective works and ensure corrective action is taken promptly. Understanding of commercial awareness, programme delivery and reporting requirements. Full UK driving licence with minimal points preferred. Temporary Works Supervisor experience (advantageous). Confined Space training (advantageous). Street Works qualification (advantageous). First Aid at Work certification (advantageous). Package and Benefits Salary up to £60,000 dependent on experience. Competitive benefits package. Career progression opportunities within a growing business. Exposure to major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Working Pattern and Location This role will involve working across civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with site‑based responsibilities and regular collaboration with operational and commercial teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrington West