Foreman

Carrington West; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy civils contractor seeks a General Foreman in Southampton to lead on specialist civils works, particularly in sheet piling. The role demands strong leadership, site management, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and quality standards. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and company car.

Benefits

Company car/allowance

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Foreman, ideally with exposure to sheet piling or structural civils.
• Confident managing teams of operatives and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead General Foreman on site, ensuring daily operations are planned and executed effectively.
• Supervise site teams including subcontractors and maintain strong health and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Valid site certifications (e.g. SSSTS, SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS)

Job description

General Foreman
Southampton
Up to £65,000 + Company Car+ Benefits

Are you a General Foreman with experience in sheet piling and ready to take on a permanent position with a busy civils contractor? We're seeking a confident leader to join a long-term civils framework in the Southampton area.

This role would suit a hands-on Foreman who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of leading from the front. You'll be overseeing specialist civils works, including elements of sheet piling, and will be expected to manage and mentor your team while maintaining a high standard of safety, quality, and delivery.


Key Responsibilities:
·Act as the lead General Foreman on site, ensuring daily operations are planned, resourced and executed effectively.
·Supervise site teams including subcontractors, labour, and plant operatives.
·Maintain strong health and safety practices and ensure all works are delivered in line with RAMS and site procedures.
·Report to the Site Manager and contribute to progress meetings.
·Ensure works are completed to design specifications and quality standards.
·Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the team and ensure clear communication across the site.
·Implement temporary works procedures and method statements where required.
·Input into short-term planning and site logistics.
·Contribute to toolbox talks and safety briefings.
·Mentor junior staff and ensure efficient workforce utilisation.


About You:
·Proven experience as a General Foreman, ideally with exposure to sheet piling, deep drainage, or structural civils.
·Confident managing teams of operatives and subcontractors.
·Strong leadership and communication skills.
·Holds valid site certifications (e.g. SSSTS or SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS, TWC/TWS advantageous).
·Comfortable working on technically complex civils projects.
·A proactive Foreman with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.


Why Apply?
·Secure a permanent role with a growing and stable contractor.
·Join a regional civils business with a strong reputation across highways, structures, and coastal schemes.
·Receive a competitive salary, company car/allowance, and progression opportunities.

If you're a General Foreman looking to lead on a well-structured project with a solid support team and a clear path forward, this could be your next step. Apply today to register your interest.


Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou at Carrington West on02393876023 for more information.

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