General Foreman – Civils

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a General Foreman for a civil construction project in Leiston. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining health and safety compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the civils sector. Competitive salary between £55,000 and £60,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid CSCS Card (Supervisory level or above).
• SMSTS qualification.
• Experience in the civils/utilities sector, ideally in a Foreman or Site Manager position.
• Firm understanding of CDM regulations and site health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple work fronts.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting.
• Deliver team briefings and performance appraisals.
• Act as the key interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Mobile reporting tools

Job description

General Foreman – Civils

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Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Location: Leiston
Region: East Anglia

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a General Foreman to work for one of the largest construction firms in the UK.

You will be joining an exciting civils and utilities project based in Leiston. This varied scheme includes a broad scope of works such as groundworks, structural concrete and steel installations, drainage, pavements, building construction, ductile iron pipework and equipment racking.

Salary – £55,000 – £60,000

Duties

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple work fronts, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors, maintaining safe and efficient site logistics.
• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance, including RAMS, CDM, Temporary Works, LOLER and PUWER, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and near miss reporting.
• Maintain accurate site records, reporting, and support programme updates while identifying and managing construction risks or design changes.
• Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks and stand-downs, and provide regular coaching, mentoring and performance appraisals to site teams.
• Act as the key interface with clients, stakeholders, and authorities, representing the business professionally and supporting long-term relationship building.
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and contribute to the development of internal teams and best practices.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Valid CSCS Card (Supervisory level or above)
• SMSTS qualification
• Experience in the civils/utilities sector, ideally in a Foreman or Site Manager position.
• Firm understanding of CDM regulations and site health and safety practices.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and mobile reporting tools.