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General Foreman - Highways/Roads

Job type: Permanent

Specialism: Civil Engineering

Location: Wells, Somerset

Salary: £350.00 - £400.00

Ref: AC-GF

Enable Resourcing are recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a £4m highways improvement scheme near Wells, Somerset.

The project involves the conversion of an existing junction into a new roundabout, including associated earthworks, drainage, highways infrastructure and traffic management works. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the region.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations.
• Manage operatives, subcontractors and plant resources.
• Ensure works are delivered safely in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Monitor progress against programme and assist in achieving project milestones.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship across all activities.
• Ensure permits, site records, inspections and daily diaries are completed accurately.
• Support site management with planning, logistics and resource allocation.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture on site.
• Assist with customer and stakeholder engagement where required.
• Identify risks and opportunities and contribute to successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering or highways.
• Strong background delivering highways, infrastructure, groundworks or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of drawings, specifications and construction methodology.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways improvement scheme.
• Long-term project stability with a reputable contractor.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Andy Cook at Enable Resourcing.

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