General Foreman in Leeds, West Yorkshire

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a highways scheme in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract, with 12 months of work available and an immediate start for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day site operations across highways and civil engineering works.
• Supervising gangs, subcontractors and site operatives to ensure works are completed efficiently.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources to meet programme requirements.
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Conducting toolbox talks, site briefings and regular safety inspections.
• Monitoring progress on site and reporting updates, delays and issues to the Site Manager or Project Manager.
• Ensuring Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are followed.
• Liaising with Site Engineers, Site Managers and other project stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring work is completed to the required standard.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a General Foreman on highways or civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of highways construction and site operations.
• Experience managing site gangs, subcontractors and plant.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and site documentation.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification, as required by the project.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple site activities.
• Available to start at short notice.

What's on Offer?

• £300–£350 per shift, dependent on experience.
• Immediate start available.
• 12 months of contract work.
• Long-term opportunity on a highways scheme in Leeds.
• The chance to join an established project team delivering major civil engineering works.
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process and contract.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.