General Foreman

Search Consultancy Ltd; Liverpool; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Search Consultancy Ltd in Liverpool is seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Liverpool area. You will manage site operations, supervise multiple gangs, and ensure delivery against the programme while maintaining strict safety standards.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in civils, drainage, highways and RC works; you will coordinate labour, plant and materials, read drawings, and mentor junior

Formación

• Proven experience as a General Foreman in civil engineering or construction.
• Strong background in drainage, highways, earthworks, RC, water, and civils.
• Excellent HSQE understanding and safety leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise day-to-day site activities across civils works.
• Lead gangs, subcontractors, and operatives to deliver safely and on time.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and site briefings.
• Ensure RAMS compliance for works.
• Monitor HSQE standards and promote safety culture.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, and programmes.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment and materials.
• Maintain accurate site records and reports.
• Identify and implement solutions to keep programme on track.
• Mentor junior supervisors and operatives.

Conocimientos

General Foreman experience

Civils & infrastructure

HSQE knowledge

Leadership skills

Site coordination

Drawings interpretation

Descripción del empleo

General Foreman - Liverpool Area

Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the Liverpool area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site operations, supervising multiple work gangs, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining progress against programme requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual with a strong background in civils, drainage, reinforced concrete (RC), earthworks, water, and highways projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day site activities across civils, drainage, earthworks, RC, water, and highways projects.
• Lead and motivate site operatives, subcontractors, and multiple work gangs to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Deliver daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce inductions.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Monitor health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across the site and promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure all personnel are wearing appropriate PPE and following company procedures.
• Record and report near misses, accidents, hazards, and changing site conditions to site management.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and programmes, ensuring works are delivered to the required standard.
• Coordinate labour, plant, equipment, and materials to maintain productivity and programme targets.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Liaise effectively with Site Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and inspection reports.
• Review progress and identify solutions to site issues, ensuring minimal disruption to programme delivery.
• Assist in developing and mentoring junior supervisors and operatives.
• Submit workforce timesheets and other required project documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with project specifications, company procedures, and industry best practice.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a General Foreman within the civil engineering or construction sector.
• Strong background in drainage, highways, earthworks, reinforced concrete, and general civils projects.
• Excellent understanding of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractors simultaneously.
• Experience delivering daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of a project team.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)
• CPCS/NPORS Plant Qualifications (desirable)
• NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on General Foreman who leads by example, maintains high safety standards, and has a proven track record of successfully delivering civils and infrastructure projects. You will be an effective communicator, capable of managing multiple gangs, solving problems on site, and supporting the development of less experienced team members while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age