The Role
As a Civils Foreman / Supervisor, you will oversee daily site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with technical requirements. You will provide strong on‑site leadership, coordinating labour, plant and subcontractors while maintaining progress and quality across multiple civil projects
Key Responsibilities
Supervising site teams delivering drainage, ducting, concrete works, foundations, kerbing, earthworks and general groundworks
Managing day‑to‑day site activities and ensuring works are delivered to programme
Leading daily briefings, toolbox talks and ensuring RAMS compliance
Monitoring quality construction and ensuring civil engineering works meet specifications and drawings
Coordinating plant, materials and subcontract personnel to maximise productivity
Working collaboratively with Site Engineers and project delivery teams to resolve on‑site issues
Completing site diaries, permits, safety documentation and maintaining accurate records
Promoting excellent site standards, housekeeping and safety culture
Required Experience
Proven experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Supervisor, or Ganger within civil engineering or groundworks
Strong technical understanding of civils methods including drainage, concrete, kerbing and earthworks
Ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors and maintain productivity on live civils sites
Confident interpreting drawings and technical documentation
Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving abilities
Full UK driving licenceQualifications
SSSTS or SMSTS
CSCS card required
First Aid beneficial
This is a fantastic opportunity with an established Civil Engineering Contractor, with a strong pipeline of work in the area
What you need to do now
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year