About The Role
Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Foreman / Supervisor to join our Regional Civils team working on the Lodge Hill Highways Project in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of a high-profile highways scheme, supporting our commitment to operational excellence and right-first-time delivery.
You will be responsible for supervising site activities, coordinating labour and plant, and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, and to the required quality standards
What you'll be doing
As a Foreman/Supervisor You Will
Supervising day-to-day site operations and coordinating direct labour and subcontractors
Ensuring all works are carried out safely in line with Balfour Beatty procedures and statutory requirements
Delivering works to programme while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship
Briefing teams through toolbox talks, daily briefings and task briefings
Monitoring progress, identifying issues and escalating where required
Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and method statements
Supporting the Site Manager with planning, reporting and site documentation
Promoting a positive safety culture and leading by example on site.
Who We're Looking For
You will have the following:
Proven experience as a Foreman or Supervisor on highways or civil engineering projects
Strong knowledge of safe systems of work and construction best practice
The ability to lead, motivate and manage site teams effectively
Good communication and organisational skills
Relevant SMSTS or SSSTS certification (or willingness to obtain)
CSCS card (Supervisor level or above)
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Youll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About Us
With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
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Job Reference: BBUK17048
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