General Foreman - Highways
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4723222_1757517409 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor operating within the highways industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has been appointed to deliver a major, long-term highways project in Didcot (including dual carriageway, new bridges and viaduct) on top of their already healthy orderbook, and they offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking a General Foreman to join their team.
Your new role
As General Foreman, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a team of site engineers and section engineers
- Ensuring all H&S procedures are complied with
- Ensuring all aspects of the project are effectively monitored and controlled
- Delivering the project within programme and budget
- Managing and monitoring subcontractors
- Liaising with the client and designers
- Attending monthly progress meetings and compiling monthly reports
- Managing quality and environmental plans on site
- Controlling contract costs
- Ensuring work is delivered in accordance with the specification.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Proven experience as a Foreman within the civil engineering industry, ideally on highways and/or public realm projects
- Sound leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Excellent knowledge of construction processes, equipment and safety procedures
- CSCS and full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Fuel card
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
- Pension
- Retail discounts
- Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
- Continuous training and development
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.
What you need to do now
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