General Foreman

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Rowberrow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Foreman to lead daily site operations on highways and civil engineering projects in Bristol. The role focuses on coordinating labour, subcontractors and resources, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence, with opportunities for career progression within a well‑established contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as General Foreman or Senior Foreman in civil/highways projects.
• Strong knowledge of highways construction and civil engineering operations.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and direct labour.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification and CSCS card.
• First Aid qualification desirable and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations on highways and civil engineering projects.
• Supervise direct labour, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Coordinate plant, labour, materials and resources.
• Work with Site Agents and Project Managers to maintain programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Deliver site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate site records and daily reports.
• Ensure works meet required specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS

SSSTS

CSCS card

First Aid

Full UK driving licence

Job description

General Foreman - Civil Engineering & Highways

Location: Bristol
Salary: £51,000-£55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent
RGB Recruitment is working with an established civil engineering contractor seeking an experienced General Foreman to join its site delivery team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on General Foreman with a strong background in highways and civil engineering to join a well‑established contractor with a strong pipeline of work.

The Role

As General Foreman, you will take responsibility for coordinating and supervising daily site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.

• Oversee day-to-day site operations on highways and civil engineering projects.
• Supervise direct labour, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Coordinate plant, labour, materials and resources.
• Work closely with Site Agents and Project Managers to maintain project programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Deliver site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate site records and daily reports.
• Ensure works are completed to the required specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Foreman or Senior Foreman within civil engineering or highways.
• Strong knowledge of highways construction and general civil engineering operations.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and direct labour.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and work to demanding programmes.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• First Aid qualification desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• £51,000-£55,000 basic salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Permanent employment
• Long-term pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Career development and progression opportunities

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.