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General Foreman
- Listed: 23 Dec 2025
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
- Oxfordshire
About the Company
Our client is a well-established main contractor operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector. They deliver a wide range of complex projects across the UK, with a strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery. The business is known for its professional approach, long-term project pipeline and commitment to developing and retaining its people.
About the Role
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Our client is seeking an experienced General Foreman to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major civil engineering project in the Didcot area. This is a hands-on leadership position, responsible for supervising site operations, coordinating labour and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
Key Responsibilities
Our client is a well-established main contractor operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector. They deliver a wide range of complex projects across the UK, with a strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery. The business is known for its professional approach, long-term project pipeline and commitment to developing and retaining its people.
About the Role
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Our client is seeking an experienced General Foreman to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major civil engineering project in the Didcot area. This is a hands-on leadership position, responsible for supervising site operations, coordinating labour and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day supervision of site activities, operatives and subcontractors
- Ensuring works are carried out in line with programme, drawings and specifications
- Enforcing high standards of health & safety, quality and environmental compliance
- Coordinating plant, materials and labour to maintain productivity
- Supporting site management and engineering teams with planning and sequencing of works
- Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and daily activity plans
- Monitoring progress and reporting issues or risks to site management
- Maintaining good communication across all site teams
- Proven experience as a General Foreman or Senior Supervisor within civil engineering
- Strong background in infrastructure works (earthworks, drainage, structures, highways or similar)
- Sound knowledge of construction methods, health & safety legislation and best practice
- Ability to lead teams, motivate operatives and manage subcontractors
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- SMSTS / SSSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black) preferred
- Long-term opportunity on a major civil engineering project
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Stable workload with a reputable contractor
- Opportunity to progress within a growing and supportive organisation
