Civils - Foreman (FRC)

AVA Energy; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AVA Energy is recruiting an experienced Civils Foreman to join a major power infrastructure project. This hands-on leadership role supervises civil construction activities, drives an exemplary health, safety and quality culture across site, and ensures works are completed safely, on time and to programme specifications.

You will lead site teams and subcontractors, coordinate activities such as earthworks, drainage, foundations and concrete, deliver toolbox talks, and work with Site Managers to

Qualifications

• Experience as Civils Foreman on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to supervise earthworks, drainage, foundations and concrete.
• Commitment to health and environmental best practice.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day civil construction activities.
• Lead teams performing earthworks, reinforced concrete, drainage and foundations.
• Promote a safe culture and ensure safe systems of work.
• Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure works follow RAMS, permits to work and procedures.
• Identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Carry out site inspections and safety observations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor productivity.
• Ensure quality inspections align with drawings and ITPs.
• Work with Site Managers and HSE to resolve issues.
• Maintain site records and progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Site supervision

Team coordination

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS Gold/Black Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Civils Foreman to join a major power infrastructure construction project. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for supervising civil construction activities while driving an exceptional health, safety and quality culture across site. The successful candidate will lead site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements. This role is ideal for an individual who leads by example, promotes best practice and is committed to achieving a zero‑harm working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all day-to-day civil construction activities across the project.
• Lead teams carrying out earthworks, reinforced concrete works, drainage, ducting, foundations and associated civil infrastructure.
• Promote and champion a positive health and safety culture, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks and task-specific safety discussions.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with approved RAMS, permits to work and project procedures.
• Identify hazards, implement control measures and intervene immediately where unsafe acts or conditions are identified.
• Carry out regular site inspections and safety observations, ensuring housekeeping standards remain high.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor productivity, workmanship and programme delivery.
• Ensure quality inspections are completed and works comply with drawings, specifications and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers and HSE Advisors to resolve site issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries and progress reports.
• Support client inspections, audits and project handovers.

Essential Experience

• FRC (Frame, Formwork Reinforcement and Concrete)
• Proven experience as a Civils Foreman on major infrastructure, energy or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Strong background supervising reinforced concrete, drainage, earthworks and foundation works.
• Demonstrable commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS (preferred) or SSSTS.
• CSCS Gold or Black Card.
• First Aid at Work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience on transmission projects.
• Temporary Works Supervisor.
• CPCS or NPORS Plant Supervisor qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.