Civils General Foreman

Elvet Recruitment; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor in Brighouse is seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee civil engineering projects across West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will manage site operations, including team briefings and subcontractor coordination. A competitive salary up to £55,000, along with benefits such as a company vehicle, healthcare, and pension, will be offered. Ideal candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Fuel card

Annual leave

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as General Foreman or Site Manager on civil engineering projects valued at £1m+.
• Proven history of delivering roadway construction and deep drainage works.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of civil engineering schemes.
• Conduct daily briefings with the site staff.
• Manage multiple teams for project delivery.
• Handle subcontractor briefing and adjustments.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Team management

Health and Safety compliance

Education

CSCS certification

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

First Aid certification

Full driving license

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced General Foreman on behalf of a thriving civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire initially.

This family‑run main contractor has been established over 50 years and has a strong name in the region. The civil engineering company boasts a significant amount of long‑standing staff and a professional working environment where progression is within reach for everyone. The regional team is made up of a large proportion of people having moved there from Tier 1 and national main contractors, this is credit to their fantastic culture across the team.

Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects £5m-£15m.

Duties/Responsibilities as General Foreman:

• Assisting Manager (Project or Site) in delivery of schemes.
• Site setup involvement.
• Daily briefings with staff on site.
• HSE toolbox talks.
• Directing multiple gangs in daily delivery of work.
• Managing sub-contractors.
• Briefing and adjusting RAMS for site.
• Ordering materials.
• Involvement with progress reports & meetings.
• Plant checks & permits.

Experience required as General Foreman:

• Must have experience as General Foreman and/or Site Manager on varied civil engineering / infrastructure projects delivered as PC with values of £1m+.
• Must have experience delivering: full road construction, s278 works, deep drainage, structures etc. as General Foreman.
• Must hold: CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS, First Aid and full driving license.
• Beneficial: NRSWA, Temporary Works, Appointed Person etc.

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £55,000 (dependant upon experience) plus company vehicle or allowance, fuel card, annual leave, healthcare, pension scheme and other benefits