Earthworks General Foreman

SEDR Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking an experienced General Foreman for a major HS2 project near Aylesbury. You will oversee daily bulk earthworks operations, coordinate haul routes, and ensure safety and productivity targets are met. Candidates should possess a minimum of 3 years experience in large-scale earthworks and demonstrate strong leadership and technical skills. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and long-term career progression in a secure work environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

10% Annual Bonus

Private Healthcare

25 Days Annual Leave

Lodge Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Foreman on major bulk earthworks projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mass haul production rates and plant management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale earthworks packages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bulk earthworks operations including cut and fill haulage stabilisation and drainage.
• Plan and coordinate mass haul routes and plant logistics.
• Lead and motivate operators subcontractors and site labour.
• Deliver works safely efficiently and to specification.
• Conduct daily briefings toolbox talks and safety inspections.

Skills

Tree Trimming

Construction Experience

Heavy Equipment Operation

Project Leadership

Commercial Driving

Concrete Forming

Job description

General Foreman Earthworks (HS2 Aylesbury)

Car Allowance 10% Bonus Private Healthcare 25 Days Holiday Lodge Allowance (21630 p / a)

Join one of the UKs leading Earthworks and Infrastructure Delivery specialists

If you have a strong background in bulk earthworks and want to be part of a contractor that delivers some of the biggest and most high‑profile projects in the UK this is the opportunity.

This position is specifically for experienced General Foremen who understand large‑scale earthworks mass haul operations and efficient plant movement. It will suit someone who has spent years managing high‑output muckshifts and large fleets ensuring works are delivered safely efficiently and to specification.

With major national projects secured for the next 10 years this contractor offers genuine long‑term stability and the opportunity to build a lasting career delivering landmark civil engineering schemes.

The Opportunity

You will join the delivery team on a major HS2 section near Aylesbury taking ownership of daily supervision of bulk earthworks operations.

You will lead from the front managing operators coordinating haul routes and ensuring plant movements safety and productivity targets are achieved.

This role requires a hands‑on technically minded General Foreman who can run earthworks operations efficiently motivate teams and maintain the highest standards on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily bulk earthworks operations including cut and fill haulage stabilisation and drainage
• Plan and coordinate mass haul routes and plant logistics
• Lead and motivate operators subcontractors and site labour
• Deliver works safely efficiently and to specification
• Conduct daily briefings toolbox talks and safety inspections
• Liaise closely with Engineers and Works Managers on upcoming works
• Maintain accurate daily records of progress volumes and productivity

About You

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Foreman on major bulk earthworks projects
• Strong technical understanding of mass haul production rates and plant management
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale earthworks packages
• Excellent leadership communication and organisational skills
• Confident managing large teams and high‑output environments
• Full UK Driving Licence

Whats on Offer

• 65000 salary 5000 car allowance 10% annual bonus
• Lodge allowance (21630 p / a) for those working away
• Private healthcare and 25 days annual leave
• 10 years of secured major project work nationwide
• Long‑term career progression with a respected UK contractor

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Earthworks General Foreman who understands mass haul plant coordination and how to deliver major muckshifts safely and efficiently this role offers the chance to join one of the most respected names in UK infrastructure delivery.

Key Skills

• Tree Trimming
• Algebra
• Construction Experience
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Project Leadership
• Commercial Driving
• Paving
• OSHA
• Calculus
• Geometry
• Concrete Forming
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1