Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
General Foreman
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General Foreman
Location: Oxfordshire
Rate: £380-£400 per day (umbrella)
Contract: 6 months+ (major 2-3 year highways programme, strong extension likelihood)
Interview / Start: ASAP
Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced General Foreman to support a major highways and civils development in Oxfordshire. This long-term programme includes substantial roadworks, structures, drainage, utilities interfaces and general civils delivery, offering stability and strong extension potential.
You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, ensure safe and compliant delivery, maintain progress against programme, and uphold quality and environmental standards across the project.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Oversight
- Manage Site Engineers, Section Engineers and Foremen
- Drive a strong safety culture across the entire site team
- Provide clear daily briefings and maintain accurate site records
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Construction Delivery
- Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme
- Monitor progress and control all aspects of site operations
- Deliver works to specification and support project delivery within budget
Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage and monitor subcontractor performance
- Liaise with client representatives and designers
- Attend monthly progress meetings and compile reports
Quality, Environment & Compliance
- Implement and manage Quality and Environmental plans
- Ensure full compliance with HSE procedures and site systems
- Introduce improvements and innovations where appropriate
Commercial & Cost Control
- Support cost control and contract administration
- Ensure accurate records are prepared and maintained
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as a General Foreman within civil engineering
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent understanding of construction processes, equipment and safety procedures
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid CSCS / CSR / SAFEPASS
- Previous experience on highway or public realm projects
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Desirable Experience
- Relevant construction management qualifications
- Experience managing a full site or a section of a major civils project
- Temporary Works Coordinator trained
- CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting)
Contract Details
- Rate: £380-£400 per day (umbrella)
- Duration: 6 months+ (project runs 2-3 years)
- Start: ASAP
- Interview: ASAP
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Client: Tier 1 Highways Contractor
Next Steps
For more information, please call Daniel Baker on 07380 329 743 or apply via this advert.
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