Senior General Foreman

Overview:

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior General Foreman to play a leading role on a major £11m bridge replacement project in East Sussex. The scheme involves replacing an existing single-lane crossing into a new two-lane bridge, alongside improved pedestrian and cycle provision. The project offers a varied heavy civil engineering environment, including piling, retaining structures, earthworks, highways, scour protection and temporary works.

This is a key site-based role for a Senior General Foreman who is confident leading operatives and subcontractors across complex infrastructure works. With construction taking place within a sensitive river and countryside environment, the role will have a strong focus on safe delivery, environmental management, quality and maintaining programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities across the project.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Coordinate earthworks, highways, piling, retaining structures and associated civils.
• Support short-term programme planning and construction sequencing.
• Plan and order materials, plant and resources to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor productivity and proactively address delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate daily records of site activities and completed works.
• Ensure plant and equipment are suitable and compliant with legislation.
• Ensure works meet required quality standards and project specifications.
• Implement and monitor health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Maintain effective environmental controls around the River Cuckmere.
• Work closely with engineers, site management and subcontractors to coordinate delivery.
• Provide visible leadership and promote a strong culture of safety, quality and productivity.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Senior General Foreman or General Foreman on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in heavy civils, highways and earthworks.
• Main contractor experience on complex, multi-discipline schemes.
• Demonstrable ability to lead site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, plant, materials and resources.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• SMSTS and CSCS certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Lift Supervisor and/or NRSWA Supervisor qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience of bridge, structures or river-related infrastructure projects would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• Competitive package, including company car or car allowance, company pension with contributions matched up to 8%, and life assurance of 4x annual salary.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Training and career development, with extensive training programmes and genuine opportunities for progression.
• Employee wellbeing and benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme, employee benefits platform and cycle-to-work scheme.

If you're an experienced Senior General Foreman looking for your next major civil engineering challenge, we'd love to hear from you.