General Foreman

  • Elvet Recruitment
  • Durham, County Durham
  • 20/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a skilled General Foreman with a Tier 1 Contractor working on the Northumbrian Water Living Water Enterprise

This will be an opportunity to get in with a large business with 15 years of work in the region.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting Manager (Site Agent) in delivery of schemes.
  • Daily briefings with staff on site.
  • Delivering HSE toolbox talks.
  • Overseeing gangs on the ground in daily delivery of work.
  • Monitoring H&S with audits.
  • Assist with supply chain & sub-contractor management.
  • Plant checks & permits for workforce.

Experience required:

  • Must have experience working as General Foreman on varied civil engineering / infrastructure projects.
  • Must have experience delivering: Highways, deep drainage, structures, Water and Piping etc.
  • Must hold: CSCS Gold or Black, SMSTS, First Aid and full driving license.
  • Beneficial: Lifting Supervisor, Temporary Works.

Remuneration:

A salary of up to 60,000 (dependant upon experience) plus company vehicle or allowance, fuel card, annual leave, healthcare, pension scheme and other benefits.

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment