(General) Foreman/ Supervisor (Rpd Bridge)

Amcogiffen; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible engagement options

Career development opportunities

Long-term secured work pipeline

Job summary

Amcogiffen is seeking an experienced Supervisor / General Foreman to join our civil engineering team in the Western region, covering Portishead, Pill and Bristol projects. You will manage groundworks and highway works on site, coordinate traffic management and utility diversions, and lead site teams to deliver works safely and on programme.

The role requires SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, and a proven ability to work in live environments with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering supervision
• Strong groundworks/highways background
• Experience with traffic management and utility diversions
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary site teams
• SSSTS/SMSTS certification and CSCS card

Responsibilities

• Supervise groundworks and highway works on site
• Coordinate traffic management activities
• Oversee utility diversion works with service providers
• Ensure delivery to programme and design specifications
• Lead direct labour and subcontractors
• Maintain health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Monitor progress and report to Site Agent
• Manage trade packages and cross-discipline coordination
• Maintain accurate site records and logs
• Drive continuous improvement and right-first-time site operations

Skills

Supervisor

General Foreman

Civil Engineering

Groundworks

Highways

Traffic Management

Team Leadership

SSSTS

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Job description

Supervisor / General Foreman

Sector - Civil Engineering / Highways & Structures
Western Region - Highbridge Office / Site based in Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supervisor / General Foreman to join our team in the Western region, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of highway adaptation and bridge refurbishment projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business unit
• Long-term pipeline of secured work in the Western region
• Strong support network and career development opportunities
• Flexible engagement options - staff or weekly paid depending on experience and preference

Business Unit

You'll be joining a busy and fast-paced civil engineering team delivering a wide range of infrastructure works across the Western region. Projects include highway adaptations, bridge refurbishment schemes and associated infrastructure works, often delivered within live environments and in collaboration with key stakeholders including local authorities and utility providers.

The Role

Working alongside the Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing the safe and efficient delivery of works across a package of projects in the Portishead, Pill and Bristol areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and managing groundworks and highway works on site
• Coordinating activities within traffic management environments
• Managing and overseeing utility diversion works in conjunction with service providers
• Ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and in line with design specifications
• Leading and motivating site teams, including direct labour and subcontractors
• Implementing and maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to the Site Agent
• Managing trade packages and ensuring effective coordination between disciplines
• Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, labour and plant returns
• Driving a "right first time" and continuous improvement culture across site operations

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Supervisor or General Foreman within a civil engineering environment
• Strong background in groundworks and highway projects
• Experience working with utility companies and diversionary works
• Experience operating within traffic management environments
• A strong understanding of delivering works safely within live site conditions
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification
• CSCS card
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple work fronts effectively

About the Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure improvements across the Western region, working within a collaborative team environment and contributing to the safe, successful delivery of complex civils projects.