Lead Foreman – Water Infrastructure Projects

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Crondall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson for a major UK water framework project in Crondall. The role focuses on overseeing daily site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials to deliver packages safely and on programme.

You will work with the Site Agent and project team to monitor progress against the programme, drive a productive site culture, and ensure quality and HSEQ compliance across all activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working for Tier 1 contractors in civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in civil engineering, water, utilities, or heavy civils.
• Experience managing teams of supervisors, subcontractors, and site operatives.
• Knowledge of live services, excavations, drainage, and reinforced concrete works.
• IT literate with experience completing site documentation and digital reporting systems.
• Ability to read and work from programmes, drawings, and construction information.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Managing site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
• Supporting the Site Agent with daily delivery, progress reporting, and programme updates.
• Working to 4-week lookahead schedules and the main construction programme.
• Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, allocations, inspections, and online check sheets (LOLER, PUWER, Temporary Works etc.).
• Supervising key civil engineering activities including: Working around live buried services, Temporary works operations, Excavations, Reinforced concrete works, Shallow and deep drainage
• Working closely with the Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) to ensure temporary works requirements are identified, planned, and implemented.
• Carrying out site inspections, leading toolbox talks, and reinforcing strong HSEQ and wellbeing standards.
• Managing and motivating site teams to maintain a positive working environment with all stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, permits, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) experience

Job description

Ganymede Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced General Foreman / Foreperson for a major UK water framework project in Crondall. The role focuses on overseeing daily site operations, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials to deliver packages safely and on programme.

You will work with the Site Agent and project team to monitor progress against the programme, drive a productive site culture, and ensure quality and HSEQ compliance across all activities.