General Foreman/ Foreperson

Ganymede Solutions Ltd.; Ewshot; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. is seeking an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson to join a major UK water framework in Ewshot. You will oversee daily site operations, manage supervisors and subcontractors, and ensure safe, quality-driven delivery in line with the programme and HSEQ standards.

You will work closely with the Site Agent and project team to drive progress, coordinate lookahead schedules, and maintain accurate site records while leading a proactive, collaborative site culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 contractors in civil engineering, water, utilities, or heavy civils.
• Ability to manage multiple supervisors, subcontractors and site operatives.
• Knowledge of live services, excavations, drainage, and reinforced concrete works.
• IT literate with capability to complete site documentation and digital reporting.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and coordinate supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Support Site Agent with daily delivery, progress reporting and programme updates.
• Work to 4-week lookahead schedules and main construction programme.
• Maintain accurate site records: diaries, allocations, inspections, and online check sheets.
• Ensure temporary works are identified, planned and implemented with TWC.
• Lead toolbox talks and promote HSEQ and wellbeing standards.
• Motivate site teams to maintain a positive working environment.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, permits, quality standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Reading drawings

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: General Foreman / Foreperson

Location: Ewshot

Rate: £350 per day (PAYE or Umbrella)

Job Description

An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades.

This role will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, managing supervisors, subcontractors and site teams, and ensuring packages of work are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality and HSEQ requirements.

You will work closely with the Site Agent and wider project team to coordinate site activities, maintain progress against the programme, and help drive a positive and productive site culture.

Responsibilities

• Managing site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
• Supporting the Site Agent with daily delivery, progress reporting, and programme updates.
• Working to 4-week lookahead schedules and the main construction programme.
• Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, allocations, inspections, and online check sheets (LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works etc.).
• Supervising key civil engineering activities including: Working around live buried services, Temporary works operations, Excavations, Reinforced concrete works, Shallow and deep drainage.
• Working closely with the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to ensure temporary works requirements are identified, planned, and implemented.
• Carrying out site inspections, leading toolbox talks, and reinforcing strong HSEQ and wellbeing standards.
• Managing and motivating site teams to maintain a positive working environment with all stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, permits, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for Tier 1 contractors is essential.
• Strong background delivering civil engineering, water, utilities, or heavy civils projects.
• Experience managing teams of supervisors, subcontractors, and site operatives.
• Knowledge of live services, excavations, drainage, and reinforced concrete works.
• IT literate with experience completing site documentation and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to read and work from programmes, drawings, and construction information.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• CSCS card applicable to role.
• SMSTS.
• First Aid at Work.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) experience preferred.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.