Hands-On Working Foreman: Civil Site Lead (Freelance)

Linear Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Working Foreman to join a well-established civil engineering contractor on a freelance project in Stockton-on-Tees. This hands-on, site-based role requires coordinating day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractors and site teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required standard.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience as foreman or supervisor, strong civil engineering knowledge, and solid RAMS and safety awareness,

Qualifications

• Experience as Working Foreman or similar on civil engineering sites.
• Strong civil engineering knowledge and construction methods.
• Ability to lead while performing hands-on work.
• Excellent health and safety awareness and practice.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating site operatives and subcontractors.
• Assisting with the planning and sequencing of daily works.
• Working hands-on alongside the site team where required.
• Ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with RAMS.
• Monitoring quality and ensuring specifications are followed.
• Coordinating plant, materials and deliveries.
• Liaising with the Site Manager and Project Management team.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety on site.
• Reporting progress, issues and requirements to senior management.
• Ensuring programmes and daily targets are achieved.

Skills

Site supervision

Civil engineering

Leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Linear Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Working Foreman to join a well-established civil engineering contractor on a freelance project in Stockton-on-Tees. This hands-on, site-based role requires coordinating day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractors and site teams, and ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required standard.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience as foreman or supervisor, strong civil engineering knowledge, and solid RAMS and safety awareness,