Didcot Civil Highways Foreman — Lead Infrastructure Projects

Carrington West; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Living away allowance

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a General Foreman - Civil Engineering for a Didcot-based project. This is a career-defining opportunity to own delivery on major infrastructure works and lead on-site teams within a forward-thinking contractor.

You will drive safety, quality, and programme performance while coordinating engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to meet challenging targets. This role offers strong progression and a structured pathway within civil engineering."

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Foreman in civil engineering.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Valid CSCS and health & safety knowledge.
• Experience on highways or public realm projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing site teams including Engineers and Foremen to ensure efficient delivery.
• Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed on site.
• Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the project to meet programme and budget targets.
• Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Liaising with clients, designers, and key stakeholders.
• Attending progress meetings and producing reports.
• Overseeing Quality and Environmental plans on site.
• Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations.
• Controlling costs and ensuring works meet specifications.
• Promoting and embedding a strong safety culture across the site team.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Reading drawings

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

Construction/site management qualifications

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a General Foreman - Civil Engineering for a Didcot-based project. This is a career-defining opportunity to own delivery on major infrastructure works and lead on-site teams within a forward-thinking contractor.

You will drive safety, quality, and programme performance while coordinating engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to meet challenging targets. This role offers strong progression and a structured pathway within civil engineering."