Lead Earthworks Foreman – Major Civils & GPS

NEOS Engineering Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging

Life Insurance

Private Medical

Job summary

NEOS Engineering Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Foreman for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Basildon. You will lead earthworks teams, manage plant and materials, and collaborate with Works Manager to keep production on programme.

The role emphasizes health and safety, quality and environmental compliance, with a focus on delivering to specifications and liaising with client reps.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Foreman / General Foreman / Earthworks Supervisor on major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in bulk earthworks and heavy civils.
• Good understanding of plant utilisation, machine/application matching and production outputs.
• Experience working with GPS machine control/guidance.
• Knowledge of the Series 600 Specification for Highway Works.
• Ability to understand and deliver works against a 3-week programme.
• Experience working with ITPs, quality requirements and hold points.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Confident leading multiple teams and coordinating plant and resources.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with clients and site management.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating earthworks teams to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Managing the day-to-day use of plant, labour and materials across your section.
• Carrying out regular site checks and ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are maintained.
• Working with the Works Manager and Engineering team to plan and deliver work against the programme.
• Monitoring production and ensuring activities are delivered to the required specification.
• Managing materials including stone, geotextiles, water, gas oil and AdBlue.
• Ensuring daily plant checks are completed and any defects are dealt with promptly.
• Maintaining accurate daily records and allocation sheets.
• Working to ITPs, hold points, company procedures and Permit to Work requirements.
• Providing feedback on team performance and supporting the development of site personnel.
• Liaising professionally with client representatives and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Foreman / General Foreman / Earthworks

Bulk earthworks

GPS machine control

Health and safety

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Job description

NEOS Engineering Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Foreman for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Basildon. You will lead earthworks teams, manage plant and materials, and collaborate with Works Manager to keep production on programme.

The role emphasizes health and safety, quality and environmental compliance, with a focus on delivering to specifications and liaising with client reps.