General Foreman

Overview

Oversee daily civil engineering site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• construction supervision
• site logistics
• safety compliance
• client coordination
• project planning
• progress reporting

Tasks

Assist in planning and resourcing activities, supporting the Project Manager with short-term programming and work sequencing. Foster a proactive safety culture on site, demonstrating best practice at all times. Uphold strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) procedures and company standards. Oversee daily site logistics including workforce, materials, and plant coordination to achieve productive and safe operations. Maintain up-to-date records such as site diaries, progress updates, and safety documentation. Lead and supervise construction works on site, ensuring delivery aligns with programme deadlines and quality expectations. Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve technical or operational challenges efficiently. -Uphold strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) procedures and company standards. -Lead and supervise construction works on site, ensuring delivery aligns with programme deadlines and quality expectations. -Oversee daily site logistics including workforce, materials, and plant coordination to achieve productive and safe operations. -Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve technical or operational challenges efficiently. -Foster a proactive safety culture on site, demonstrating best practice at all times. -Assist in planning and resourcing activities, supporting the Project Manager with short-term programming and work sequencing. -Maintain up-to-date records such as site diaries, progress updates, and safety documentation.

Requirements

• first aid
• smsts
• cscs
• driving licence
• civil experience
• leadership

What You Bring

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Foreperson to manage the day-to-day activities on a civil engineering project in the Cumbria area. This role involves managing on-site activities, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality while maintaining close coordination with project teams and client representatives.You'll be working for an Award winning company that is known for high quality delivery and in a good position having secured a strong forward order book of work and has further jobs locally for the candidate to move onto after the initial scheme. SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) CSCS Gold or Black Card Valid UK driving licence required. Are you an experienced General Foreman or Site manager with experience in the civil engineering industry? Are you interested in a new opportunity with an excellent company in the Cumbria area? Well read on we may have just the role for you! First Aid at Work Certificate Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar position within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects. Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and motivate site teams. -First Aid at Work Certificate -SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) -Valid UK driving licence required. -CSCS Gold or Black Card -You will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar position within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects. -Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and motivate site teams.

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About Aldwych Consulting Ltd

-Emerging as a boutique recruitment partner for built-environment professionals. -Consultants specialize in placing talent across civil engineering, project management, structural design, surveying, and more. -Serve main contractors, property firms, and blue-chip consultancies with repeat client engagement. -Planted a native UK tree for every candidate placed to reflect their commitment to sustainability. -Moved into a Monument office to align with their growing ambitions. -Host annual retreats in locations like Berlin and Vienna, showcasing a culture of growth and team spirit.

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