General Foreman - Civils

Ernest May Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of a leading national civil engineering contractor to appoint an experienced General Foreman based across the South and South East regions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well-established business with a strong pipeline of secured work across major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. The company offers a supportive yet ambitious environment, clear career progression, and a genuine focus on employee development and engagement.

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will play a key role in supporting site teams, enhancing client relationships, and driving delivery against programme and business objectives.

• Strong background within civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Experience in RC works, concrete, re-bar and formwork
• Experience delivering small earthworks packages
• Management of labour, plant, and materials
• Managing site health and safety compliance
• IT literate with good reporting capability
• Available to travel to various sites across the South and South East regions

• Proven experience within civil engineering and infrastructure environments
• Experience in small earthworks packages
• Strong track record managing labour, plant, and materials
• Solid understanding of site health and safety requirements
• IT literate
• Flexibility to travel within the South and South East regions

• Experience on highways, structures, or major infrastructure schemes
• Previous experience working on live environments