General Foreman
CV-LibraryDarwen, Blackburn with DarwentemporaryPosted: 27 August 2026
Apply NowWater Infrastructure Project | £9m Scheme
We're looking for an experienced General Foreman to take a key delivery role on a circa £9m reservoir improvement project.
This is for a strong, practical civils Foreman who can take control of the workforce, coordinate multiple work fronts and drive daily production safely and efficiently.
The Role
* Lead and supervise day-to-day site operations
* Manage direct labour, plant and subcontractors
* Coordinate multiple civils work fronts
* Plan labour, plant and materials against short-term programmes
* Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks
* Ensure RAMS and permits are understood and followed
* Monitor productivity and keep works moving to programme
* Coordinate closely with Site Engineers and the Project Manager.
* Maintain accurate daily records and site diaries
* Drive high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
* Identify constraints early and resolve day-to-day delivery issues
You'll Need
* Strong General Foreman experience within civil engineering
* Ideally Water, reservoirs, pipelines, or heavy civils experience advantageous
* Proven experience managing direct workforces and subcontractors
* Strong understanding of construction sequencing and productivity
* Applicants muyst hold: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work
We're looking for an experienced General Foreman to take a key delivery role on a circa £9m reservoir improvement project.
This is for a strong, practical civils Foreman who can take control of the workforce, coordinate multiple work fronts and drive daily production safely and efficiently.
The Role
* Lead and supervise day-to-day site operations
* Manage direct labour, plant and subcontractors
* Coordinate multiple civils work fronts
* Plan labour, plant and materials against short-term programmes
* Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks
* Ensure RAMS and permits are understood and followed
* Monitor productivity and keep works moving to programme
* Coordinate closely with Site Engineers and the Project Manager.
* Maintain accurate daily records and site diaries
* Drive high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping
* Identify constraints early and resolve day-to-day delivery issues
You'll Need
* Strong General Foreman experience within civil engineering
* Ideally Water, reservoirs, pipelines, or heavy civils experience advantageous
* Proven experience managing direct workforces and subcontractors
* Strong understanding of construction sequencing and productivity
* Applicants muyst hold: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work