Freelance Civil Engineering Foreman

Kenton Black Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Foreman to oversee a residential groundworks project in Widnes. You will supervise and coordinate groundworks operations, manage subcontractors and site teams, and ensure safety, quality and productivity on site.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid groundworks background, and familiarity with drawings, RAMS and site logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Engineering/Groundworks Foreman.
• Strong residential groundworks background with hands-on supervision.
• Knowledge of attenuation lagoons or drainage earthworks is preferred.
• Ability to lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day groundworks operations on site
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and plant
• Oversee excavation, drainage, muck-shift and associated groundworks
• Manage construction of attenuation lagoons and associated works
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification
• Read and work from drawings, specifications and RAMS
• Monitor progress and report any issues to site management
• Coordinate plant, materials and deliveries
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and site housekeeping
• Liaise with engineers, site management and other trades
• Ensure work is completed to the required programme and quality standards

Skills

Groundworks Foreman

Residential groundworks

Leadership

Read drawings

RAMS

Site coordination

CSCS/CPCS/NPORS

SMSTS/SSSTS desirable

Freelance/self-employed

Job description

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Foreman to join a residential groundworks project in Widnes. Working on behalf of the client, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating site activities across a residential development, with particular focus on groundworks and attenuation lagoons. This is a hands-on site-based role suited to an experienced Foreman who is confident managing groundworks operations, subcontractors and site teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day groundworks operations on site
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and plant
• Oversee excavation, drainage, muck-shift and associated groundworks
• Manage construction of attenuation lagoons and associated works
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification
• Read and work from drawings, specifications and RAMS
• Monitor progress and report any issues to site management
• Coordinate plant, materials and deliveries
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and site housekeeping
• Liaise with engineers, site management and other trades
• Ensure work is completed to the required programme and quality standards

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience as a Civil Engineering / Groundworks Foreman
• Strong residential groundworks experience
• Previous experience with attenuation lagoons or similar earthworks / drainage schemes
• Ability to lead and coordinate site teams effectively
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong health & safety awareness
• CSCS/CPCS/NPORS or relevant site qualifications
• SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid desirable
• Previous freelance/self-employed experience preferred