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General Foreman

General Foreman

locationLeeds, UK
PublishedPublished: Mon, 21/09/2026 - 03:45
ExpiresExpires: 19/10/2026 - 03:45
£45,000 - £60,000 per year

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Foreman to join our clients Metro Team working on a portfolio of highways and bridge projects in and around the Bristol region.

You will be working within a fast paced civil engineering team delivering a wide range of infrastructure works.

The Role

Working alongside the Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing the safe and efficient delivery of works across a package of projects in the Portishead, Pill and Bristol areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supervising and managing groundworks and highway works on site
Coordinating activities within traffic management environments
Managing and overseeing utility diversion works in conjunction with service providers
Ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and in line with design specifications
Leading and motivating site teams, including direct labour and subcontractors
Implementing and maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance
Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to the Site Agent
Managing trade packages and ensuring effective coordination between disciplines
Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, labour and plant returns
Driving a "right first time" and continuous improvement culture across site operations
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience as a Supervisor or General Foreman within a civil engineering environment
Strong background in groundworks and highway projects
Experience working with utility companies and diversionary works
Experience operating within traffic management environments
A strong understanding of delivering works safely within live site conditions
SSSTS or SMSTS certification
CSCS card
Ability to lead teams and manage multiple work fronts effectively

Fields of study

  • Geo sciences

Salary range

  • £45,000 - £60,000 per year