General Foreman

  • Red Sky Personnel Ltd
  • City, Birmingham
  • 08/04/2026
Contract Construction Civil Engineer Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Management Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

General Foreman Major Infrastructure Project
Location: Birmingham / West Midlands
Rate: Negotiable (DOE) + Package / Lodge Available
Job Type: Contract

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor self-delivering works on one of the UK s largest infrastructure schemes. Due to continued project growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced General Foreman to support the delivery of works on a major infrastructure package in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor working on a nationally significant project involving complex civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Role

The General Foreman will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising gangs and subcontractors across earthworks and groundworks activities
  • Managing daily site operations to ensure programme targets are met
  • Coordinating plant, labour and materials effectively
  • Delivering works in line with specifications, drawings and quality standards
  • Conducting toolbox talks, briefings and ensuring workforce engagement
  • Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to site management
  • Driving productivity and resolving on-site issues proactively
  • Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards, including PPE, site procedures and workforce compliance
Requirements
  • Proven experience working as a General Foreman / Foreman on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Strong background in earthworks, groundworks, drainage and infrastructure packages
  • SSSTS or SMSTS certification
  • Gold CSCS Card (Supervisor)
  • Strong leadership and man-management skills
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and method statements
  • Experience working on major infrastructure or Tier 1 contractor projects beneficial
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
What s on Offer
  • Contract position on a flagship UK infrastructure project
  • Competitive rates (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Lodge available for those working away from home
  • Long-term project opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on one of the UK s most significant infrastructure programmes

Interested? Apply now or get in contact with Cleo directly to find out more about this opportunity.