Foreman

The Highfield Company; Norwich, Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highfield Company is seeking an experienced Foreman to join its civil, construction and energy projects across Suffolk, Norwich and Bury St Edmunds. The role involves supervising on-site teams, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring daily delivery aligns with programme.

Ideal candidates will have a background in civils, construction, energy or utilities, strong leadership and communication skills, and a solid grasp of health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Foreman or Site Supervisor or similar.
• Experience in civils, construction, energy or utilities.
• Proven ability to supervise site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Manage day-to-day site activities and ensure works progress to programme.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and productivity on site.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and site documentation.
• Identify and report any issues affecting programme, quality or safety.
• Ensure company and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Safety awareness

Deadline-driven

Flexibility

Job description

Foreman - Civils / Construction / Energy

Location: Suffolk / Norwich / Bury St Edmunds

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Foreman to join our team, covering projects across Suffolk, Norwich and Bury St Edmunds.

We are looking for a capable and experienced site professional with the confidence to supervise teams, coordinate subcontractors and oversee the day-to-day delivery of works on site.

Candidates with a background in civil engineering, building/construction, energy or utilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Manage day-to-day site activities and ensure works progress to programme.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and productivity on site.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and site documentation.
• Identify and report any issues affecting programme, quality or safety.
• Ensure company and health & safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site organisation.

About You

The successful Foreman will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Foreman, Site Supervisor or similar.
• Experience within civils, construction, building, energy or utilities.
• Proven experience supervising site teams and subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• The ability to organise and prioritise site activities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to site management.
• The ability to work to deadlines and project programmes.
• Flexibility to work across the Suffolk, Norwich and Bury St Edmunds region.