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