General Foreman/ Foreperson
Posted 1 week ago by Ganymede Solutions
£350 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Dorking
Summary: The General Foreman/Foreperson role involves overseeing daily site operations for a major UK water framework, focusing on wastewater infrastructure upgrades. The position requires managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for maintaining a productive site culture. Candidates should have a solid background in civil engineering, particularly in water or heavy civils projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all site operations and coordinate subcontractor teams.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements.
- Manage logistics including plant, labour, and materials.
- Maintain accurate site records and daily diaries.
- Report progress to the site management team.
- Carry out site inspections and lead toolbox talks.
- Ensure temporary works and permits are in place.
Key Skills:
- Solid background in civil engineering.
- Experience in water or heavy civils projects.
- Previous work with Tier 1 contractors preferred.
- SMSTS, CSCS (Supervisor/NVQ Level 3), and First Aid certifications required.
- Knowledge of temporary works and live services beneficial.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
Salary (Rate): £350/day
City: Dorking
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: General Foreman/ Foreperson
Location: Westcott
Rate: Up to £350 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE or Umbrella)
Job Description
An excellent contract opportunity has arisen for a General Foreman to join a major UK water framework, supporting the delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure upgrades. This role will see you take charge of daily site operations, managing subcontractors, coordinating logistics, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
Responsibilities
You will oversee all site operations, coordinating subcontractor teams and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements. You’ll manage logistics including plant, labour and materials, maintain accurate site records and daily diaries, and report progress to the site management team. You’ll carry out site inspections, lead toolbox talks, and ensure temporary works and permits are in place. Strong leadership and communication will be essential in driving works forward and maintaining a productive site culture.
Requirements
You must have a solid background in civil engineering, with experience in water or heavy civils projects. Previous work with Tier 1 contractors is preffered. SMSTS, CSCS (Supervisor/NVQ Level 3) and First Aid are required, and knowledge of temporary works and live services will be highly beneficial. Strong organisational and leadership skills are key to success in this role.
How To Apply
If you’re interested in this General Foreman contract and want to get involved in a major UK water framework, get in touch today. (url removed) (phone number removed) Alternatively, click Apply below.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation