Senior Earthworks General Foreman

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB); High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM (EKFB) in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Earthworks General Foreman to oversee earthworks and highway construction projects. In this role, you'll manage a team, ensure safety and quality, and drive efficiency in project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive site experience, strong leadership skills and qualifications including CSCS, SMSTS, and CPCS. A full UK driver's licence and access to a vehicle are required. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivery and supervisory experience.
• Experience managing labour, plant, materials, and sub-contractors.
• Must hold a full UK driver's licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe delivery of earthworks and highway construction projects.
• Lead a team of foremen and supervisors across earthworks activities.
• Plan ahead for cutting and filling operations.

Skills

Extensive experience on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team management

Experience on earthworks

Strong understanding of health and safety regulations

Education

CSCS supervisor card

SMSTS qualification

CPCS qualification

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market-leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall.

All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.

EKFB is looking for a Senior Earthworks General Foreman to join the team in the North Chilterns Area. This position will ensure the safe delivery of earthworks and highway construction projects, within budget and non-conformance free. You will be responsible for programming and executing the works in line with seasonal targets, ensuring coordination between all disciplines.

You will lead by example, managing a team of foremen and supervisors across earthworks activities and mentoring them to deliver high-quality work. You’ll oversee plant efficiency, propose measures for improvement with subcontractors, and ensure works are carried out in line with approved method statements. Additionally, you will conduct effective inductions, toolbox talks, daily task briefings, and point of work assessments for site operatives.

You will plan ahead to unlock and unblock areas ahead of cutting and filling operations, ensuring smooth progress. Previous experience with stabilisation is desirable but not essential. You will also coordinate resources, manage hired/internal plant and equipment, and proactively drive progress to maximise efficiency and minimise costs. Regular reporting (including plant performance and breakdowns) and maintaining accurate site records will also be part of your responsibilities.

This role requires a strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills. You will report directly to the Project Manager and play a key role in delivering critical works on this high-profile project.

About You

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience working on site and on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects with proven track record of delivery and supervisory experience of labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors.
• Experience working on earthworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, planning, time and team management skills.
• CSCS supervisor card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• CPCS qualification.
• Desired: First aid training, environmental awareness, NRSWA supervisor.
• Must hold a full UK driver’s licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Every applicant is welcome regardless of background, experience or ability. If additional support is required to make an application, please let us know.