General Foreman

  • ML Recruitment Ltd
  • City, Manchester
  • 20/04/2026
Full time Construction Civil Engineer Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Management Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

General Foreman

Civil Engineering

North West

Our client, a contractor that specialize in civil engineering is looking to recruit an experienced General Foreman to join their expanding team to work on projects throughout the North West. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate as our client is offering excellent salary and package as well as fantastic opportunities for progression.

General Foreman Responsibilities:

  • Understanding the main contract and relevant clauses
  • Ensuring works are carried out productively with the safety of others a high priority
  • Ensuring works are carried out to the highest standard
  • Ensuring schemes are delivered on time and within budget
  • Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings
  • Ensuring safety is first and foremost
  • Plant and Labour reconciliations
  • Communication with managers to ensure all site staff including Sub Contractors work safely
  • Material reconciliations and produce regular reports
  • Management of staff
  • Review method statements/risk assessments
  • Liaise with all relevant sub-contractors

General Foreman Requirements:

  • Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent)
  • If no educational qualifications, relevant experience as a GF working for a heavy civils contractor
  • Civil engineering experience across roads, highways, water, earthworks etc
  • Experienced in General Foreman
  • Excellent communication and people and team management skills