General Foreman

Run Resourcing Ltd; Totnes; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Run Resourcing Ltd in Devon is seeking an experienced General Foreman to lead the site management team on a coastal defence scheme, directing Working Foremen and coordinating multiple fronts while maintaining high health and safety standards.

You will drive progress against the programme, manage subcontractors, and apply strong civil engineering knowledge in reinforced concrete, piling, precast and foundations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Foreman on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete works, Pre-Cast, piling, foundations and general civil engineering.
• Confident managing multiple work fronts, Working Foremen and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Provide clear direction and leadership to the Working Foremen, ensuring all work fronts are effectively managed and coordinated.
• Programme Delivery: Actively drive construction activities, maintain progress against the programme and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Health & Safety: Take ownership of site safety standards, maintaining a strong site presence, challenging unsafe practices and ensuring issues are promptly addressed.

Skills

Site leadership

Construction management

Civil engineering knowledge

People management

Job description

General Foreman

Devon

Civil Engineering

We are looking for an experienced and driven General Foreman to join an existing site management team on a Coastal Defence Scheme. The project has multiple active work fronts, supported by experienced Working Foremen. We require a strong individual who can provide overall direction, drive productivity, maintain high standards of health and safety and take ownership of day-to-day site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Provide clear direction and leadership to the Working Foremen, ensuring all work fronts are effectively managed and coordinated.
• Programme Delivery: Actively drive construction activities, maintain progress against the programme and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Health & Safety: Take ownership of site safety standards, maintaining a strong site presence, challenging unsafe practices and ensuring issues are promptly addressed.

Experience

• Proven experience as a General Foreman on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete works, Pre-Cast, piling, foundations and general civil engineering.
• Confident managing multiple work fronts, Working Foremen and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to challenge underperformance and maintain discipline.

Required to hold current SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and any Temporary works or lifting ticket would be advantageous.