General Foreman – Highways – Permanent
Location: Birmingham (site-based, with reasonable travel if needed)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Q3 2025
Salary: Competitive + Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits Package
A long-term opportunity has come up for an experienced General Foreman to join a busy civils division on a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. This is a multi-year highways scheme involving junction upgrades, road widening, and public realm works.
You’ll be working for a well-established Tier 1 civils contractor with a strong order book and a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure packages across the UK, typically valued between £20–100M.
Role:
* Oversee site teams and subcontractors
* Drive production to meet programme targets
* Day-to-day site management and reporting
* Maintain H&S standards (toolbox talks, inductions, compliance)
* Liaise with the PM and engineering team
Requirements:
* CSCS (Supervisory or Manager level)
* SSSTS or SMSTS
* First Aid at Work
* Experience delivering highways/civils schemes (£10M+)
* Solid understanding of HSEQ and traffic-sensitive environments
* Strong communication and leadership skills on multidisciplinary sites
* Technically competent with good IT/computer literacy
Offer:
* Be part of a highly respected Tier 1 contractor with a strong delivery culture and long-term career opportunities
* Competitive salary + vehicle or allowance
* Step into a secure, multi-year regional infrastructure programme