Civils Foreperson

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site-based civil engineering activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate and manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise productivity and project performance
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, risk assessments, and method statements
• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all site activities
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and daily planning activities with operational teams
• Monitor progress against programme requirements and communicate any issues, delays, or resource requirements to management
• Maintain site records and documentation, including daily diaries, inspections, and quality checks
• Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting and directing site teams, providing guidance and mentoring where required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Extensive operational experience within civil engineering, construction, groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, roads, utilities, or related sectors
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, industry best practice, and relevant legislation
• Proven ability to manage frontline resources and optimise outputs, efficiency, quality, and profitability
• Competent in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop site teams
• A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to instruct, direct, and support operatives on site
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines

Benefits