Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways & Structures
Western Region – Highbridge Office (Sites across Bridgwater, Portishead, Pill & Bristol)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supervisor / General Foreman to join our team in the Western region, supporting the delivery of a portfolio of highway adaptation and bridge refurbishment projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Opportunity to join a well‑established and growing business unit
- Long‑term pipeline of secured work in the Western region
- Strong support network and career development opportunities
- Flexible engagement options – staff or weekly paid depending on experience and preference
Business Unit
You’ll be joining a busy and fast‑paced civil engineering team delivering a wide range of infrastructure works across the Western region. Projects include highway adaptations, bridge refurbishment schemes and associated infrastructure works, often delivered within live environments and in collaboration with key stakeholders including local authorities and utility providers.
The Role
Working alongside the Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing the safe and efficient delivery of works across a package of projects in the Portishead, Pill and Bristol areas.
- Supervising and managing groundworks and highway works on site
- Coordinating activities within traffic management environments
- Managing and overseeing utility diversion works in conjunction with service providers
- Ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and in line with design specifications
- Leading and motivating site teams, including direct labour and subcontractors
- Implementing and maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to the Site Agent
- Managing trade packages and ensuring effective coordination between disciplines
- Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, labour and plant returns
- Driving a "right first time" and continuous improvement culture across site operations
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Supervisor or General Foreman within a civil engineering environment
- Strong background in groundworks and highway projects
- Experience working with utility companies and diversionary works
- Experience operating within traffic management environments
- A strong understanding of delivering works safely within live site conditions
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification
- CSCS card
- Ability to lead teams and manage multiple work fronts effectively
About The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure improvements across the Western region, working within a collaborative team environment and contributing to the safe, successful delivery of complex civils projects.
The Company
AmcoGiffen is a reputable engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. They specialise in civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance, with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country.
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will become part of an expert outfit experienced in sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments, delivering high‑quality public and private sector projects across a range of asset types.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise and the individuality each person brings. AmcoGiffen is dedicated to improving diversity and inclusion through training, awareness, forums and engagement activities. It is embodied in our SPIRIT core business values and at the heart of our safety, professionalism, innovation, respect, integrity and teamwork culture. AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for employees, customers and communities. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
We support safety and wellbeing as a priority. Colleagues are trained as mental health first aiders and we enrol all employees onto an employee assistance programme that provides 24‑hour, 7‑day counselling and advice services.
