General Foreman - Highways/Roads

Enable Resourcing Limited; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enable Resourcing Limited are recruiting an experienced General Foreman to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a £4m highways improvement scheme near Wells, Somerset.

The successful candidate will support the Site Manager and Project Manager with day-to-day delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering or highways.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations.
• Manage operatives, subcontractors and plant resources.
• Ensure works are delivered safely in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Monitor progress against programme and assist in achieving project milestones.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship across all activities.
• Ensure permits, site records, inspections and daily diaries are completed accurately.
• Support site management with planning, logistics and resource allocation.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture on site.
• Assist with customer and stakeholder engagement where required.
• Identify risks and opportunities and contribute to successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Enable Resourcing are recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a £4m highways improvement scheme near Wells, Somerset.

The project involves the conversion of an existing junction into a new roundabout, including associated earthworks, drainage, highways infrastructure and traffic management works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the region.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations.
• Manage operatives, subcontractors and plant resources.
• Ensure works are delivered safely in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Monitor progress against programme and assist in achieving project milestones.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship across all activities.
• Ensure permits, site records, inspections and daily diaries are completed accurately.
• Support site management with planning, logistics and resource allocation.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture on site.
• Assist with customer and stakeholder engagement where required.
• Identify risks and opportunities and contribute to successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering or highways.
• Strong background delivering highways, infrastructure, groundworks or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of drawings, specifications and construction methodology.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways improvement scheme.
• Long-term project stability with a reputable contractor.