GW/Civils General Foreman in West Thurrock, Borough of Thurrock

My client are looking for GW/Civils general foreman to join their company, the succesful candidate will be moved to other sites after the West Thurrock job has finished in March, my client works around London, Home Counties and Midlands.

Job Description

The General Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day management, supervision and coordination of site operations across groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The role is to ensure that all construction activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with project programmes, specifications, drawings and quality standards.

The General Foreman will provide strong leadership to site operatives, subcontractors and plant operators, ensuring labour, plant and materials are effectively managed to achieve programme targets while maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and workmanship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Site Management & Supervision

Manage and supervise daily site activities, ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with the construction programme.

Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors, plant operators and specialist contractors.

Plan and allocate daily workloads, labour and plant resources.

Monitor productivity and progress, identifying and addressing potential delays.

Ensure site activities are properly sequenced and coordinated with other trades and contractors.

Attend site meetings and liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, Clients and other stakeholders.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Ensure full compliance with company health and safety policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

Deliver site inductions, Toolbox Talks, RAMS briefings and NABS briefings.

Ensure permits to work and permits to break ground are in place before activities commence.

Monitor safe digging practices and ensure compliance with HSG47.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and environmental controls.

Identify hazards, assess risks and implement appropriate control measures.

Supervise temporary works and excavation support activities in accordance with approved designs and procedures.

Construction & Technical Responsibilities

Supervise groundworks, earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete and general civil engineering operations.

Oversee deep excavations, trench support, sheet piling, cofferdams, caissons and temporary works installations.

Supervise installation of foul and surface water drainage, ductile iron pipework and utility infrastructure.

Oversee reinforced concrete works, including ground beams, slabs, footings, crane bases and capping beams.

Coordinate highways construction, kerbing, paving, road construction and associated infrastructure works.

Interpret construction drawings, specifications and setting-out information.

Ensure all works are completed to the required design, specification and quality standards.

Programme & Resource Management

Ensure sufficient labour, plant, equipment and materials are available to meet programme requirements.

Monitor daily progress against planned targets and report any issues to the Project Manager.

Coordinate deliveries, plant movements and subcontractor activities.

Assist with short-term programming and forward planning.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce unnecessary costs.

Maintain commercial awareness and minimise material wastage and resource inefficiencies.

Quality & Site Administration

Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.

Carry out regular quality inspections and address any defects or non-conformances.

Maintain accurate daily site records, labour returns and progress reports.

Ensure permits, inspection records and site documentation are completed and maintained.

Monitor materials and workmanship to ensure the required standards are achieved.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

Proven experience in a General Foreman or senior supervisory role within groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure.

Strong practical knowledge of drainage, earthworks, reinforced concrete and utilities.

Experience managing site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources.

Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and site setting-out.

Strong knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.

SMSTS qualification.

First Aid at Work.

Good communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Desirable:

CPCS plant and equipment qualifications.

NRSWA qualification.

EUSR Clean Water.

CAT & Genny and safe digging experience.

Temporary works supervisory experience.

Experience working on water, highways and major infrastructure frameworks.

Key Performance Expectations

The successful General Foreman will be expected to:

Deliver works safely and in accordance with the agreed programme.

Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality.

Effectively manage labour, plant and subcontractors.

Demonstrate strong leadership and communication.

Maintain compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.

Promote a positive health and safety culture.

Support the successful commercial and operational delivery of projects.

General

The General Foreman will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties associated with the role and responsibilities, in support of the successful delivery of company projects.