General Foreman

  • Abatec Recruitment
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • 21/08/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Be part of the project team delivering highway infrastructure schemes on behalf of Bristol City Council. This is an exciting opportunity for a General Foreman to join an established and expanding market leader, as they deliver projects involving remedial works to bridge structures, riverbank restoration and highway improvements on a 4-year framework.

My client is a regional Civil Engineering contractor with a workforce of over 750 professionals and a turnover of over £120million.

As General Foreman you will:

  • Oversee daily site operations, supervising workforce and subcontractors to maintain productivity and performance
  • Support the Project Manager, stepping in to lead where required
  • Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safe systems of work
  • Drive a right-first-time approach, ensuring quality standards are met and works are completed in line with specifications
  • Assist with planning and coordination of labour, plant, and materials to meet programme requirements
  • Monitor progress against programmes, helping ensure projects remain on track

Our client requires a General Foreman with:

  • Proven experience as a Foreman delivering highways and RC structures projects with values from £1million to over £10million
  • Ability to monitor programmes, providing daily updates to the Project Manager
  • SMSTS or SSSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • First Aid at Work
  • TWS/TWC & NRSWA (desirable)

Location: You will be site based on projects across Bristol

Salary: £50,000.00 - £60,0000 per annum

Benefits: Company vehicle/car allowance, paid annual leave, company pension scheme, excellent career prospects

Interested? We d love to hear from you. Abatec works with multiple contractors across the region, and we may have other opportunities that might be of interest to you.

Contact: Kelly Evans - (phone number removed)

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