Highway General Foreman

Carrington West; Ballinluig; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a General Foreman for a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland. You will coordinate site operations, supervise multiple construction teams and drive delivery in line with the project programme.

You'll oversee earthworks, drainage, road construction and structures, manage subcontractors and plant, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering quality within schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Foreman or similar on major highways projects.
• Strong supervisory experience of large site teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of earthworks, drainage, road construction and civils activities.
• Experience coordinating plant, labour and materials to hit targets.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements on major projects.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification and CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across multiple work areas.
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and plant resources.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to programme.
• Plan sequencing with Site Agents, Engineers and Project Managers.
• Maintain daily site records and progress reporting.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings.

Skills

General Foreman experience

Highways construction

Team supervision

Health & Safety

Leadership

Project coordination

Site management

Communication

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

General Foreman - Major Highways Infrastructure Project

Location: Ballinluig, Perthshire, Scotland

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum - Dependent on Experience

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced General Foreman looking for your next opportunity on a major highways infrastructure project? Do you want to take responsibility for coordinating site operations, managing construction teams and playing a key role in delivering a significant highways scheme in Scotland?

My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project in Ballinluig, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of site activities and contribute directly to the successful delivery of a major infrastructure scheme.

What You'll Be Doing

As a General Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction activities, coordinating site teams and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the project programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• You will supervise and coordinate daily construction activities across multiple work areas on a major highways project.
• You will manage site operatives, subcontractors and plant resources to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• You will oversee highways construction activities including earthworks, drainage, road construction, structures and associated civil engineering works.
• You will work closely with Site Agents, Engineers and Project Managers to plan and sequence construction activities.
• You will monitor progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and implementing practical solutions.
• You will ensure all site activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• You will deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions where required.
• You will coordinate plant, labour and materials to maximise productivity and minimise disruption.
• You will ensure construction activities are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• You will maintain accurate daily site records, including labour allocation, plant usage and progress reports.
• You will identify and resolve operational issues to maintain safe and efficient site delivery.
• You will promote a positive safety culture and maintain high standards of site organisation.

What You'll Need

To be successful in this General Foreman position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a General Foreman, Section Foreman or Senior Foreman within civil engineering.
• A strong background in highways construction, ideally gained on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience supervising large site teams, subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Good technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, road construction and associated civil engineering activities.
• Experience coordinating plant, labour and materials to achieve construction programme targets.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements within major civil engineering projects.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• A relevant CSCS card.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and solve practical construction challenges.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to work on a major highways infrastructure project in Ballinluig, Perthshire.
• Responsibility for coordinating key construction activities on a significant infrastructure scheme.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced site management and engineering team.
• Exposure to complex highways construction works and large-scale civil engineering operations.
• Opportunities for career progression into Works Manager and Construction Management positions.
• Long-term career development within an established civil engineering contractor.