Highways General Foreman

Carrington West; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established highways contractor is seeking a General Foreman in Liverpool to oversee site activities ensuring safety and quality. You'll lead teams, manage direct labour and subcontractors, and maintain daily productivity. This role requires strong highways experience, relevant site qualifications, and the ability to motivate teams. Offering a salary up to £65,000, along with 25 days holiday, pension, and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £65,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a General Foreman or Senior Supervisor role within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of highways construction methods and site operations.
• Hands-on approach to health, safety, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site activities to ensure safety and quality.
• Supervise direct labour, subcontractors, and plant on site.
• Plan daily and weekly activities to maintain productivity.

Skills

Highways construction methods

Site operations

Health, safety, and environmental management

Planning and managing multiple activities

Good communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

General Foreman – Liverpool

If you're a General Foreman who takes pride in running safe, well-organised sites and leading teams by example, this role gives you the responsibility and recognition to do just that. You'll be working on a major highways framework in Liverpool, playing a key role in day-to-day site delivery, productivity, and safety performance.

About the business you'll be joining

You'll be joining an established contractor delivering significant highways works on a long-term Liverpool framework. The culture is practical, collaborative, and safety-led, with strong support from engineering, commercial, and project management teams.

What you'll be doing day to day as General Foreman

Reporting to the Site Manager or Project Manager, as General Foreman you will lead and coordinate site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality. You will be doing things such as:

• Supervising and coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, and plant on site.
• Planning daily and weekly activities to maintain productivity and programme.
• Leading by example on health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Managing permits, briefings, and site inductions where required.
• Monitoring quality and carrying out inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Identifying and resolving site issues quickly, escalating where necessary.
• Liaising closely with Engineers, Site Managers, and Project Managers to coordinate delivery.
• Supporting the development and performance of site operatives and supervisors.
• Maintaining accurate site records, diaries, and progress updates.

What you’ll need to bring

To succeed as a General Foreman, you’ll bring strong highways experience and the confidence to lead site teams effectively. You’ll need:

• Proven experience in a General Foreman or Senior Supervisor role within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of highways construction methods and site operations.
• A consistent, hands‑on approach to health, safety, and environmental management.
• The ability to plan work effectively and manage multiple activities on site.
• Good communication skills and the ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Relevant site qualifications such as SMSTS or SSSTS (or working towards).
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with a focus on delivery.

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Location and working pattern

• Liverpool-based highways framework
• Predominantly site-based role
• Long‑term framework work offering stability and continuity.