General Foreman - Civils

Leicestershire · Retail & Supermarket

£350.00 - £400.00 per day, negotiable, OTENight shift

Your new company
A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking experienced General Foremen to support the delivery of a major civil engineering project in Leicestershire. Due to a peak in workload, they require additional management support for a 6-month contract period. The project includes a mixture of infrastructure work with opportunities for overtime through extended hours, weekend working and occasional night shifts.

Your new role
As General Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the project programme. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials while maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising operational teams and subcontractors on site
  • Delivering works safely and in accordance with programme requirements
  • Monitoring quality standards and ensuring compliance with site procedures
  • Coordinating labour, plant and material resources
  • Conducting site briefings and maintaining health and safety standards
  • Working closely with Site Agents, engineers and project teams to ensure successful project delivery


What you'll need to succeed

  • CSCS Card (Essential)
  • SMSTS (Essential)
  • First Aid at Work (Essential)
  • Previous experience working as a General Foreman on highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or water projects
  • Experience working within a Tier 1 contractor environment is highly desirable


What you need to do now
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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for General Foreman - Civils?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £350.00 - £400.00 per day, negotiable, OTE

  • Where is this job based?

    Leicestershire

  • Who is the employer?

    Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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