General Foreman

General Foreman – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands

Rate: Negotiable (DOE) + Package / Lodge Available

Job Type: Contract

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor self-delivering works on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure schemes. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced General Foreman to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure package in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working on a nationally significant project involving complex civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Role

The General Foreman will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supervising gangs and subcontractors across earthworks and groundworks activities

Managing daily site operations to ensure programme targets are met

Coordinating plant, labour and materials effectively

Delivering works in line with specifications, drawings and quality standards

Conducting toolbox talks, briefings and ensuring workforce engagement

Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to site management

Driving productivity and resolving on-site issues proactively

Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards, including PPE, site procedures and workforce compliance

Requirements

Proven experience working as a General Foreman / Foreman on civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Strong background in earthworks, groundworks, drainage and infrastructure packages

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

Gold CSCS Card (Supervisor)

Strong leadership and man-management skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings and method statements

Experience working on major infrastructure or Tier 1 contractor projects beneficial

Excellent communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

Contract position on a flagship UK infrastructure project

Competitive rates (negotiable depending on experience)

Lodge available for those working away from home

Long-term project opportunities

Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes

Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity