General Foreman - Highways

<p><strong>Your new company</strong>You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering a major, 3-year-long highways project in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Known for collaborative project delivery, strong safety culture and technical excellence, this contractor plays a key role in shaping major highways and infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong pipeline of long-term regional works and a genuine focus on developing its people, this is an excellent opportunity to build a sustainable career with a respected main contractor where you are empowered to make decisions and drive performance.</p><p><strong>Your new role</strong>As General Foreman, you will take a leading role in day-to-day delivery, overseeing site operations and managing engineering and supervisory teams on a £35m section of the project. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced civil engineering professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people management skills.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading and managing the engineering team, including Site Engineers and Section Engineers</li><li>Ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards across site operations</li><li>Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the works to achieve programme and budget targets</li><li>Managing and coordinating subcontractors to ensure productivity and quality standards are met</li><li>Liaising with clients, designers and key stakeholders</li><li>Attending monthly progress meetings and compiling reports</li><li>Managing quality and environmental plans on site</li><li>Controlling contract costs and ensuring works are delivered to specification</li><li>Driving a positive safety culture across the entire site team</li><li>Identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation and more efficient ways of working.</li></ul><p>This role offers genuine responsibility and influence on site, making it ideal for a General Foreman looking to make a lasting impact on a major highways project.</p><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong>In order to be successful, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Previous experience as a General Foreman within the highways and/or public realm sectors, delivering earthworks and/or structures packages</li><li>Excellent understanding of construction processes, plant, equipment and safety procedures</li><li>Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical information</li><li>Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills</li><li>CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid at Work and a full UK driving licence.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll get in return</strong>In return, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance</li><li>35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme (increasing with seniority and length of service)</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Travel and subsistence allowance (where appropriate)</li><li>Funded professional memberships (ICE, CIOB, RICS, etc.)</li><li>Retail and lifestyle discounts</li><li>Enhanced family-friendly benefits</li><li>Strong pipeline of long-term regional projects</li><li>Industry-recognised training and development programmes</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment</li><li>Exposure to a major, high-impact project</li><li>Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor and more.</li></ul><p><strong>What you need to do now</strong>If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.</p><p>If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.</p><p>Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. </p><p>Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BYYZSi1VQS89e4VHPmmMj5ioc7tEXsMGb" width="0" height="0" />