General Foreman – Earthworks (HS2, Aylesbury)
£65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Lodge Allowance (£21,630 p/a)
Join one of the UK’s leading Earthworks and Infrastructure Delivery specialists
If you have a strong background in bulk earthworks and want to be part of a contractor that delivers some of the biggest and most high-profile projects in the UK, this is the opportunity.
This position is specifically for experienced General Foremen who understand large-scale earthworks, mass haul operations, and efficient plant movement. It will suit someone who has spent years managing high-output muckshifts and large fleets, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification.
With major national projects secured for the next 10 years, this contractor offers genuine long-term stability and the opportunity to build a lasting career delivering landmark civil engineering schemes.
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The Opportunity
You will join the delivery team on a major HS2 section near Aylesbury, taking ownership of daily supervision of bulk earthworks operations.
You will lead from the front, managing operators, coordinating haul routes, and ensuring plant movements, safety, and productivity targets are achieved.
This role requires a hands-on, technically minded General Foreman who can run earthworks operations efficiently, motivate teams, and maintain the highest standards on site.
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Key Responsibilities
* Supervise daily bulk earthworks operations including cut and fill, haulage, stabilisation, and drainage
* Plan and coordinate mass haul routes and plant logistics
* Lead and motivate operators, subcontractors, and site labour
* Deliver works safely, efficiently, and to specification
* Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
* Liaise closely with Engineers and Works Managers on upcoming works
* Maintain accurate daily records of progress, volumes, and productivity
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About You
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Foreman on major bulk earthworks projects
* Strong technical understanding of mass haul, production rates, and plant management
* Proven experience delivering large-scale earthworks packages
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Confident managing large teams and high-output environments
* Full UK Driving Licence
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What’s on Offer
* £65,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance + 10% annual bonus
* Lodge allowance (£21,630 p/a) for those working away
* Private healthcare and 25 days annual leave
* 10 years of secured major project work nationwide
* Long-term career progression with a respected UK contractor
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Apply Now
If you are an experienced Earthworks General Foreman who understands mass haul, plant coordination, and how to deliver major muckshifts safely and efficiently, this role offers the chance to join one of the most respected names in UK infrastructure delivery.