General Foreman

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Perth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment seeks an experienced General Foreman to join a civil engineering contractor on a large Perth project. The role is freelance, with work available until the end of the year and rate negotiable based on experience. You will oversee groundworks, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality on site.

The candidate should have CSCS and SSSTS, strong leadership, and excellent communication to liaise with the client and management team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as General Foreman or similar supervisory role in civil engineering.
• CSCS and SSSTS required.
• Hands-on leadership and ability to coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day groundworks and civil engineering operations on site.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specs and quality standards.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with client and project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly.
• Work hands-on and lead from the front.
• Keep communication clear across the site team.

Skills

Site supervision

Groundworks knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Client liaison

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to join an established civil engineering contractor on a large-scale construction project based in Perth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freelance General Foreman to join a reputable contractor on a substantial project, with work available until the end of the year.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day groundworks and civil engineering operations on site.
• Take a hands-on approach to site activities, supporting the delivery of works where required.
• Manage and supervise site operatives, ensuring productivity and work is completed to programme.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure efficient site operations.
• Oversee works including drainage, reinforced concrete, road construction and hard landscaping.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify any issues that may affect delivery.
• Liaise directly with the client, site management team and other project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly, providing practical solutions to construction challenges.
• Maintain clear communication across the site team and report progress to senior management.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a General Foreman or in a similar supervisory role within civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering and groundworks operations.
• Practical experience in drainage, reinforced concrete, roads and hard landscaping.
• Demonstrable experience managing site operatives and coordinating day-to-day site activities.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to lead from the front and support site delivery.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, including experience liaising with clients.
• A good understanding of site health and safety requirements, quality control and construction programmes.
• CSCS and SSSTS is a minimum
• The ability to work independently, solve problems and drive productivity on site.

Rate is open to negotiation dependent on experience