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Highways general foreman

Oxford
Carrington West
General foreman
€50,000 a year
Posted: 6 April
Offer description

General Foreman - Civil Engineering (Didcot) - Career-Defining Opportunity

Are you a General Foreman - Civil Engineering looking to take full ownership of major infrastructure projects while progressing your career within a growing and forward-thinking contractor? This is a fantastic opportunity for a General Foreman - Civil Engineering to join a thriving team delivering high-quality civil engineering works in Didcot.


What you'll gain from this opportunity

You will be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering long‑term career development, structured progression, and the chance to work on impactful civil engineering schemes. You will benefit from a supportive environment where your ideas, leadership, and experience are valued.


About the company

My client is a well‑established and growing civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality infrastructure projects across the UK. With continued growth in their Civil Engineering division, they are expanding their team in Didcot and are committed to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and innovation.


What you will be doing

* Managing site teams including Engineers and Foremen to ensure efficient delivery
* Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed and upheld on site
* Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the project to meet programme and budget targets
* Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities
* Liaising with clients, designers, and key stakeholders
* Attending progress meetings and producing reports
* Overseeing Quality and Environmental plans on site
* Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations
* Controlling costs and ensuring works meet specifications
* Promoting and embedding a strong safety culture across the site team


What you will need to succeed

* Proven experience working as a General Foreman within civil engineering
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent understanding of construction processes and site operations
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Relevant construction or site management qualifications (desirable)
* Valid CSCS (or equivalent) and Health & Safety knowledge
* Experience working on highways or public realm projects (desirable)


Salary and benefits

* Salary: Dependent on experience
* Car allowance
* Subsidised private medical cover
* Life assurance scheme
* Living away allowance (where applicable)
* Contributory pension scheme
* 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)


Your future development

You will have access to ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on increasingly complex and high-profile projects. My client supports professional growth and encourages individuals to develop into senior leadership roles.

This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with site-based working as part of a collaborative project team.

Interested? If you are an experienced General Foreman - Civil Engineering looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today.

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