Highways & Bridges Foreman – Bristol Site Lead

Abatec Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/car allowance

Paid annual leave

Company pension scheme

Excellent career prospects

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a General Foreman for Bristol-based highway infrastructure schemes on a 4-year framework with Bristol City Council. You will oversee site operations, supervise crews and subcontractors, and ensure works meet the programme, quality and safety standards.

The role requires proven foreman experience on highways and RC structures, solid programme monitoring, and relevant safety certifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Foreman delivering highways and RC structures projects with values from £1million to over £10million.
• Ability to monitor programmes, providing daily updates to the Project Manager.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid at Work, TWS/TWC & NRSWA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, supervising workforce and subcontractors to maintain productivity and performance.
• Support the Project Manager, stepping in to lead where required.
• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safe systems of work.
• Drive a right-first-time approach, ensuring quality standards are met and works are completed in line with specifications.
• Assist with planning and coordination of labour, plant, and materials to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor progress against programmes, helping ensure projects remain on track.

Skills

Foreman experience

Site supervision

Health & safety focus

Planning & coordination

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

TWS/TWC & NRSWA desirable

Job description

Abatec Recruitment is seeking a General Foreman for Bristol-based highway infrastructure schemes on a 4-year framework with Bristol City Council. You will oversee site operations, supervise crews and subcontractors, and ensure works meet the programme, quality and safety standards.

The role requires proven foreman experience on highways and RC structures, solid programme monitoring, and relevant safety certifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS.