General Foreman - Roads and Earthworks

9466
Suffolk
Permanent
£60000

We are working with a leading specialist subcontractor delivering complex roads and earthworks packages for a Tier 1 contractor working at Sizewell C. We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to join the team on a permanent basis, overseeing site operations and ensuring safe, efficient delivery.

The Role:

  • Supervise and coordinate site activities across roads, highways, and earthworks packages.
  • Manage labour, plant, and subcontractor teams to meet programme and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with RAMS, ITPs, and health & safety regulations.
  • Liaise with Site Engineers, Project Managers, and client representatives to resolve issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of progress, resources, and site diaries

 

The right candidate will have:

  • Proven experience as a General Foreman on civil engineering projects, ideally within a subcontractor environment.
  • Strong knowledge of roads, highways, drainage, and earthworks.
  • Familiar with temporary works and traffic management. 
  • CSCS (Gold/Black), SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple teams and deliver under tight deadlines.