Hands-On Civils Foreman – Car Park Construction (Freelance)

Search Consultancy Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Freelance Civil Works Foreman for a major car park construction project in Manchester. Start 31st August, running through to Christmas, reporting to the Site Agent and driving day-to-day site activities on a hands-on basis.

You will supervise on-site crews, manage earthworks and drainage, ensure RAMS compliance and maintain high safety standards while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Must start 31st August and commit through to Christmas.
• Extensive Civils Foreman/General Foreman UK experience incl. earthworks and drainage.
• Valid CSCS Card (Gold or Supervisor), SMSTS or SSSTS, and First Aid at Work.
• Strong leadership to motivate site teams and resolve on-site challenges quickly.
• Ability to read civil drawings, setting-out data and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate on-site labour, trades and plant operators to maintain productivity and keep the program on track.
• Oversee daily civil works including earthworks, drainage, foundations and external surfacing.
• Lead RAMS, site rules and PPE adherence; run daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Check workmanship against engineering and design specs.
• Manage plant utilization and material storage/delivery on site.
• Provide daily progress reports to the Site Agent and flag delays or issues.

Skills

Supervision

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

On-site leadership

Education

CSCS Card (Gold/Supervisor)

SMSTS or SSSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Freelance Civil Works Foreman for a major car park construction project in Manchester. Start 31st August, running through to Christmas, reporting to the Site Agent and driving day-to-day site activities on a hands-on basis.

You will supervise on-site crews, manage earthworks and drainage, ensure RAMS compliance and maintain high safety standards while ensuring quality and timely delivery.