Site Foreman

Randstad CPE; Great Haywood, Crewe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Foreman / Supervisor to join a Tier 1 civil engineering delivery team on a major high-speed rail corridor in the Northwest. Based at Great Haywood, you will supervise geotechnical subcontractor gangs delivering borehole decommissioning across a 67 km route.

You will lead safety and quality, chair daily meetings, review RAMS/ITPs, coordinate permits, and track progress from start to handover, with focus on Zero Harm and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising civil engineering, groundworks, or infrastructure packages.
• Solid understanding of RAMS, ITPs, and current H&S legislation.
• Experience supervising subcontractor delivery and reporting.
• Direct rail infrastructure project experience (e.g., HS2) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor & Direct Supervision: manage specialist gangs, run daily progress meetings, coordinate weekly programmes.
• Safety & Zero Harm: contribute to RAMS/ITPs and lead toolbox talks.
• Site Inspections & Tours: perform safety/environment tours and document observations.
• Permits & Technical Coordination: liaise on ground breaking permissions, lifting, and temporary works.
• Quality Assurance & Handover: uphold Right First Time and BIM Field 360 QA.
• Plant & Cost Control: check safety of plant/tools and allocate resources efficiently.
• Project Scope & Tracking: monitor milestones and identify changes early.

Skills

Supervisory experience

RAMS knowledge

ITPs knowledge

Safety compliance

Subcontractor management

H&S legislation

Interpersonal skills

BIM Field 360

Education

CSCS Supervisor Card (Gold)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

BIM Field 360

Job description

Site Foreman - Major Rail Infrastructure Project (Civils & Groundworks)

Location: Great Haywood, near Stafford (

ST18 0WF) / 67 km Corridor between Lichfield & Crewe

Contract Type: Contract / Freelance

Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 17:30 (Daily briefing at 07:30; standard daytime hours)

Sector: Civil Engineering / Groundworks / Geotechnics

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Site Foreman / Supervisor to join a Tier 1 civil engineering delivery team on a major high-speed rail corridor in the Northwest

Working as part of an established on-site management team alongside a Senior Foreman and Chargehand, you will supervise and control specialist geotechnical subcontractor gangs delivering a major borehole decommissioning programme across a 67 km route

The position requires an uncompromising focus on Zero Harm, quality, and environmental compliance from project start through to handover

Key Responsibilities & Accountability's

Subcontractor & Direct Supervision: Supervise specialist subcontractor gangs, chair daily Short Interval Control meetings, communicate weekly programmes, and monitor resource allocation for optimal efficiency

Safety & Zero Harm: Input into Work Package Plans (WPPs), Risk Assessments/Method Statements (RAMS), and Task Briefing Sheets

Deliver engaging Toolbox Talks and lead a culture of Zero Harm

Site Inspections & Tours: Carry out regular Safety & Environment Tours, log and close out observations on the portal, and conduct basic accident/incident reporting in line with project protocols

Permits & Technical Coordination: Identify and liaise with the engineering team regarding permits to break ground, permits to lift, setting out, and temporary works recommendations

Quality Assurance & Handover: Champion a "Right First Time" culture

Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), monitor workmanship tolerances, record Non-Conformances, and carry out QA utilising BIM Field 360

Plant & Cost Control: Inspect plant, small tools, and equipment for safety and adequacy prior to use; monitor operator performance; validate daily plant/labour allocations; and manage material wastage

Project Scope & Tracking: Monitor key programme milestones, maintain rigorous daily site records, and identify scope changes or additional works proactively

Location & Logistics

Site Hubs: Primary base at the South Hub in Great Haywood (

ST18 0WF), with works progressing linearly along the corridor up towards Crewe.

Travel: Daily travel between site compounds and active satellite works along the route

A full UK driving licence is required to operate project vehicles between locations

Requirements & Qualifications

Valid

CSCS Supervisor Card (Gold or equivalent)

Full UK Driving Licence

• Proven experience supervising civil engineering, groundworks, or infrastructure packages

• Solid understanding of safe systems of work, RAMS, ITPs, and current H&S legislation

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven capability in managing subcontractor delivery, safety standards, and project reporting

Direct experience on major rail infrastructure schemes (e.g., HS2)

• Prior background with Tier 1 contractor Business Management Systems, portals, and reporting procedures

• Experience involving borehole remediation, drilling/ground investigation, and traffic management coordination

BIM Field 360 for digital quality compliance

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.