General Foreman
Posted 1 day ago by Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
£320 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Summary: The General Foreman role involves overseeing day-to-day operations on a highways civils project for a Tier 2 contractor in Dewsbury, Leeds. The position requires strong leadership and a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring compliance with regulations while coordinating site activities. The contract is ongoing with work expected to continue until at least Christmas. The role is classified as outside IR35, offering a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day site operations on a highways civils project
- Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures
- Coordinate site activities to meet programme deadlines
- Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and inductions
- Monitor quality of works and ensure compliance with specifications
- Liaise with site management, engineers, and project stakeholders
- Maintain accurate site records and reports
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a General Foreman on highways or civils projects
- Strong supervisory background with the ability to lead teams effectively
- Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts and prioritise workload
- Essential Qualifications: CSCS Gold Card, SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
Salary (Rate): £300 per day
City: Dewsbury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: General Foreman - Highways Civils
Location: Dewsbury, Leeds
Rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35)
Start Date: End of April
Contract Duration: Ongoing work until at least Christmas
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced General Foreman to join a Tier 2 contractor delivering a highways civils scheme. This is a site-based role requiring strong leadership, coordination, and a proactive approach to health & safety and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day site operations on a highways civils project
- Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures
- Coordinate site activities to meet programme deadlines
- Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and inductions
- Monitor quality of works and ensure compliance with specifications
- Liaise with site management, engineers, and project stakeholders
- Maintain accurate site records and reports
Requirements
Proven experience as a General Foreman on highways or civils projects
Strong supervisory background with the ability to lead teams effectively
Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
Ability to manage multiple work fronts and prioritise workload
Essential Qualifications
CSCS Gold Card
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
What's on Offer
£300 per day (Outside IR35)
Long-term contract with continuity of work through to at least Christmas
Opportunity to work with a reputable Tier 2 contractor on a major highways scheme