General Foreperson - Highways - West Midlands

Posting date:	16 April 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 May 2026
Location:	CV3 2AD
Company:	Octavius Infrastructure Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0786

Summary

At Octavius, we deliver complex infrastructure that improves everyday connections — and we do it by backing our people on site.

We're looking for an experienced General Foreperson to play a key role in delivering the A46 Coventry Junctions - Walsgrave Scheme, a major National Highways project designed to improve safety, capacity, and regional connectivity. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be visible on site, setting standards, coordinating works, and supporting safe, high-quality delivery across a challenging highways environment.



You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)As General Foreperson, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of works on the A46 Walsgrave scheme, ensuring activities are planned, resourced, and delivered safely, to programme, and to specification.

Your role will include:

-Leading and supervising site activities across major earthworks and highways workstreams

-Coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, and plant to maintain productivity and safe systems of work

-Supporting the Site Agent and Site Manager, including deputising when required, to keep works progressing smoothly

-Driving a right-first-time approach, ensuring quality, compliance, and defect-free delivery

-Embedding a strong Zero Harm culture, ensuring RAMS, permits, and controls are followed at all times

-Supporting programme delivery through daily planning, short-term lookaheads, and coordination of resources

-Maintaining accurate site records, diaries, and permits

-Playing an active role in customer and stakeholder awareness on a live highways scheme, with consideration for road users and local communities



You'll work with… (because relationships are important)You'll be a key link between site management and delivery teams, working closely with:

-Site Agent and Project Management team

-Engineers and Site Supervisors

-Subcontractors and suppliers

-Plant, logistics, and temporary works teams

-National Highways and Local Authority stakeholders (as required)

You'll help foster a collaborative, high-performing site culture where standards are clear and ownership is encouraged.



You'll receive…. (because we value you)We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.



About you…. (what you are skilled at)You're a confident, practical leader who thrives on being present on site. You set clear standards, communicate well under pressure, and take pride in delivering safe, organised, and high-quality work.

You'll suit this role if you:

-Enjoy leading from the front and supporting teams through visible site leadership

-Think ahead, spotting issues early and working with the management team to keep delivery on track

-Understand the demands of live highways and earthworks environments, including safety, programme, and public interface

-Take ownership of your area and hold yourself and others to high standards



You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)
-Proven experience as a General Foreperson / Foreperson / Senior Supervisor on highways projects

-Strong earthworks experience, ideally on major highways or infrastructure schemes

-Solid understanding of highways construction, temporary works interfaces, and safe systems of work

-Experience coordinating labour, plant, and supply chain to meet programme requirementsConfidence to deputise for the Site Manager when required

-A practical approach to quality control, permits, and site documentationExperience working on National Highways or similarly regulated infrastructure projects (preferred)

QualificationsEssential:

-SMSTS or SSSTS

-CSCS Card (Gold Supervisor or Black Manager preferred)

-First Aid at Work

-Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

-NRSWA

-Temporary Works Supervisor / Coordinator

-CAT & Genny

-Asbestos Awareness

-National Highways Passport / Safety Critical Medical



Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

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