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Job Posted: a few seconds ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: General Foreman - Civils & Highways - Devon
Package: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a range of infrastructure works across the southwest region. Due to an immediate requirement, they are looking for an experienced General Foreman with strong hands-on knowledge of highways and public realm works to join the team in Devon.
Responsibilities:
·Oversee day-to-day site operations ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to spec
·Coordinate directly with site teams, subcontractors, plant, and suppliers
·Lead toolbox talks, monitor site safety, and maintain HSE compliance
·Ensure quality standards are met for street works, surfacing, and road infrastructure elements
·Liaise with Site Engineers and Site Managers to resolve on-site issues
·Maintain site diaries, report progress, and support delivery of the overall programme
·Supervise installation of road furniture (signage, barriers, bollards, etc.)
Requirements:
·Proven experience as a General Foreman on civil engineering and highways public realm projects
·Strong background in bulk earthworks, street works & reinstatements, surfacing and road furniture installation
·CSCS card, SMSTS or SSSTS, and First Aid at Work
·Excellent communication and team leadership skills
·Able to start immediately or on short notice would be preferable
·Full UK Driving Licence
Package:
·£40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
·Car allowance + mileage
·Long-term opportunity with a respected regional civil engineering contractor
·Chance to work on visible, high-impact infrastructure schemes
·Supportive site team and potential for progression
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) for more information.
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