Section Foreman - Roads & Highways

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure is seeking an experienced Section Foreman to join a major highways project in Kenilworth. This is a 3-year site-based contract that requires strong leadership and technical skills in road construction, with a focus on safety and compliance. The successful candidate will manage the daily activities of site teams, ensuring that all standards are met efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Foreman on major highways or civil infrastructure schemes.
• Technical competence in road construction and drainage.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site teams and allocate tasks to Engineers and Operatives.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and quality checks.
• Liaise with project managers and stakeholders for progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS White Card

Job description

Section Foreman - Roads & Highways
Location: Kenilworth, Warwickshire (Site-Based)

Contract: 3 Years (Inside IR35)
Highly Competitive Rates of Pay

Are you an experienced Section Foreman with a strong background in road construction and diversion works, looking to take a leadership role on a major long-term infrastructure scheme?

We're recruiting for a Section Foreman to join a flagship highways project near Kenilworth, Warwickshire. This is a 3-year site-based contract, falling inside IR35, offering highly competitive rates and the opportunity to oversee critical road, drainage, and diversion packages within a major sub-lot.

The Role:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of site teams, allocating tasks to Engineers and Operatives
• Ensure delivery of works in line with specifications through prompt completion of ITPs and quality check sheets
• Oversee method statements, risk assessments and temporary works compliance
• Support construction planning by developing procedures and assessing plant, labour, and material needs
• Participate in knowledge-sharing across the team and ensure Engineers and Operatives are briefed on relevant information
• Liaise with Temporary Works Coordinators, check installation of temporary works, and issue briefs to design teams
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance at all stages of delivery
• Act as key contact between on-site teams, project managers and stakeholders to ensure progress aligns with programme goals

The Person:

• Experienced as a Section Foreman on major highways, roadworks or civil infrastructure schemes
• Technically competent in road construction, drainage, and traffic management
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
• SMSTS or SSSTS CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor
• Proficient in assessing and delivering temporary works, quality assurance, and resource planning
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Able to commit to full-time, site-based work near Kenilworth
• Must be able to work inside IR35 (PAYE or umbrella)

Reference Number: BBBH255065
To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.