Site Foreman

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Howden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure firm is looking for an experienced Site Foreman to manage the delivery of earthworks and groundworks for a significant highways project near Howden. The role entails overseeing site activities, coordinating operatives, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience in civil engineering, with SSSTS (or SMSTS) certification and excellent leadership skills. This position offers competitive rates and long-term work opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive rate

Long-term work opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory experience within highways, earthworks, or civil engineering.
• Confident leader with solid technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all onsite earthworks and groundworks operations.
• Lead and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, RAMS, and safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

Tools

Plant tickets

Job description

Site Foreman - Highways Project (Near Howden)

Location: Near Howden
Employment Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP

A major highways project near Howden is seeking an experienced Site Foreman to oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of earthworks and groundworks operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and confident managing site teams and day-to-day operations.

The Role

As a Site Foreman, you will take responsibility for coordinating and supervising daily site activities, ensuring all works are completed safely, to specification, and in line with the programme. You will work closely with the Site Manager, engineers, and operatives to maintain high standards of productivity, workmanship, and compliance. This is a primarily supervisory role, though a sound practical understanding of earthworks and groundworks is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all onsite earthworks and groundworks operations
• Lead and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, RAMS, and safety procedures
• Organise labour, plant, and materials to maintain workflow and programme
• Carry out daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections
• Monitor progress and report to site management
• Complete site records, paperwork, and safety documentation
• Maintain strong communication across all teams on site

About You

You will need strong supervisory experience within highways, earthworks, or civil engineering. SSSTS (or SMSTS) is required, and plant tickets are advantageous. You should be a confident leader with solid technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive productivity while maintaining the highest safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, organised, safety-focused, and capable of building effective working relationships with both operatives and management.

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate
• Long-term work opportunities
• The chance to play a key role in a significant highways project
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality

If you are an experienced Site Foreman seeking a new challenge on a major infrastructure scheme, we'd be keen to hear from you.