General Foreman

Kenton Black Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is recruiting a Freelance General Foreman for a residential groundworks project in Widnes, Cheshire. You will supervise groundworks, drainage and attenuation lagoons, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and plant to deliver safely and to programme.

This is a hands-on, site-based freelance role requiring strong leadership and a focus on quality and productivity. The contract runs for approximately 20 weeks starting 21st September 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Civil Engineering Foreman.
• Strong residential groundworks experience.
• Freelance/self-employed background.
• Good understanding of health & safety protocols and RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day groundworks operations on site.
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and plant.
• Oversee excavation, drainage, muck-shift and attenuation lagoons.
• 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

Civil Foreman

Groundworks

Freelance experience

Safety awareness

Tools

CSCS/CPCS/NPORS

SMSTS/SSSTS desirable

First Aid desirable

Job description

Freelance General Foreman - Groundworks

Location: Widnes, Cheshire

Start Date: Monday 21st September 2026

Duration: Approximately 20 weeks

The Role

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 specificationRead 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

Requirements

• 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