Foreman

Morson Talent; Sandown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced General Foreman to manage site activities in Sandown, Isle of Wight. The ideal candidate will coordinate with the Project Manager, ensure job quality and safety compliance, and conduct training sessions. Candidates should have significant civil engineering experience, IOSH qualifications, and proven leadership skills. This is a temp-to-perm position offering dynamic work in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities to meet programme requirements.
• Review daily outputs and report progress to the Project Manager.
• Ensure delivery of a quality product and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Engage only adequately trained and experienced operatives on site.
• Conduct monthly SHE reviews with suppliers and specialists.
• Deliver site inductions and regular toolbox talks, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in planning and advising on best work approaches.
• Monitor resources and outputs against the programme.
• Maintain full awareness of specialist contract conditions.

Skills

Recognised civil engineering experience

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques

Health & Safety and Environmental management training (e.g., IOSH)

Ability to manage and coordinate site teams

Competent in planning and programme review

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience in delivering site inductions and toolbox talks

Ability to conduct SHE reviews and maintain compliance

Resource monitoring and reporting skills

Education

IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety training

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Traffic Management Lantra 12a/b qualification

Traffic Safety Control Officer (TSCO) qualification

Vocational training with project supervision experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Summary: We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to strengthen our operations team based in Sandown, Isle of Wight. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager to deliver civil engineering schemes efficiently and safely. This role involves managing and coordinating site activities in line with the programme, ensuring quality standards are met, and that only trained and experienced operatives are engaged on site. The General Foreman will undertake monthly Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) reviews with suppliers and specialists, deliver site inductions and toolbox talks, and maintain records of these briefings. They will assist the Project Manager in planning works, advising on specialist strengths and concerns, and reviewing daily outputs and programme progress. A thorough understanding of specialist contract conditions and resource monitoring is essential to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities to meet programme requirements
• Review daily outputs and report progress to the Project Manager
• Ensure delivery of a quality product and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Engage only adequately trained and experienced operatives on site
• Conduct monthly SHE reviews with suppliers and specialists
• Deliver site inductions and regular toolbox talks, maintaining accurate records
• Assist in planning and advising on best work approaches and specialist input
• Monitor resources and outputs against the programme
• Maintain full awareness of specialist contract conditions and attendances

Skills & Qualifications

• Recognised civil engineering experience in relevant field
• Strong understanding of engineering principles
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
• Health & Safety and Environmental management training (e.g., IOSH)
• Ability to manage and coordinate site teams effectively
• Competent in planning and programme review
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience in delivering site inductions and toolbox talks
• Ability to conduct SHE reviews and maintain compliance
• Resource monitoring and reporting skills

Certifications & Standards

• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety training (essential)
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (desirable)
• Traffic Management Lantra 12a/b qualification (desirable)
• Traffic Safety Control Officer (TSCO) qualification (desirable)
• Vocational training with project supervision experience (desirable)

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