Job Title: General Foreman (Civils)
Sector: Civil Engineering / Public Realm Works
Location: Blackpool & Preston Area
Rate: £230 per shift (9 Hour Day) Duration: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Project Overview A Lancashire-based Civil Engineering contractor has an excellent opportunity for a Civils Foreman to support delivery of public realm civils projects across the Blackpool and Preston area. Works will typically include kerbing, edging, footpaths and associated groundwork activities within public environments. Reporting directly to a Project Manager, this role is focused on traditional site supervision, coordinating civils gangs and ensuring smooth delivery rather than paperwork-heavy management.
Key Responsibilities
* Work underneath the Project Manager assisting with daily site coordination
* Supervise groundwork gangs carrying out public realm works including kerbing, edging and footpaths
* Oversee up to three gangs (approximately 12 operatives in total) ensuring productivity, quality and safe working practices
* Provide hands-on leadership and direction to site operatives without undertaking physical groundworks yourself
* Assist with basic site organisation, logistics and communication between teams
* Promote strong site safety standards and ensure compliance with RAMS and site procedures
* Support efficient programme delivery with minimal administrative burden
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience within civil engineering, groundworks or public realm projects
* Previous foreman, assistant foreman or supervisory experience preferred
* Comfortable managing multiple gangs and coordinating site activity
* Good understanding of site health & safety and quality standards
* Strong communicator who leads from the front and manages operatives effectively Practical, proactive approach with a focus on site delivery rather than paperwork
* This is not a working foreman role — no physical groundworks required
* SMSTS / First Aid At Work - CSCS Card
What's on Offer
* Competitive day rate £230 Per Shift (9 Hours Only)
* Clear reporting structure under an experienced Project Manager
* Minimal paperwork with a focus on traditional site supervision
* Opportunity to work with a growing civil engineering contractor delivering public realm improvements
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