Civils General Foreman in Barnsley

Civils General Foreman in Barnsley

Barnsley Full-Time 45000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead civil engineering projects, manage site operations, and ensure safety compliance.
  • Company: Established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation in Yorkshire.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, generous leave, and pension scheme.
  • Other info: Work close to home with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a real impact on significant infrastructure projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience as General Foreman or Site Manager on civil engineering projects over £1m.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced General Foreman on behalf of a thriving civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across Central Yorkshire with an initial 18 month site in Barnsley

This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and have developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years.

They now need a General Foreman to join their team to help run sites at all stages.

The General Foreman will be responsible for managing daily site works alongside a Site Agent and Site Engineer.

Projects

highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects 5m- 15m.

All work is regional and most of the work is around the A1/M1 and M62 corridors in Yorkshire. They aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible.

Duties/Responsibilities as General Foreman

  • Assisting Managers (Project & Site) in daily duties
  • Site setup involvement
  • Daily briefings with staff on site
  • HSE toolbox talks
  • H&S audits and regular H&S briefs on site
  • Directing multiple gangs in daily delivery of work
  • Managing sub-contractors
  • Briefing and adjusting RAMS for site
  • Ordering materials
  • Involvement with progress reports & meetings
  • Plant checks & permits
  • Amending and briefings RAMS

Experience required

  • Must have experience as General Foreman or Site Manager on varied civil engineering / infrastructure projects with values of 1m+
  • Must have experience delivering: full road construction, s278 works, deep drainage, structures etc. as General Foreman.
  • Must hold: CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS and full UK driving license.
  • Beneficial: NRSWA, Temporary Works, Appointed Person etc.

Remuneration

  • A salary of up to 58,000 (dependant upon experience) plus
  • Company vehicle or circa. 6,500 per annum allowance
  • Fuel card for business mileage incl. personal mileage compensation
  • 28 days + stat annual leave
  • Generous matched pension scheme
  • Medical care
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Civils General Foreman in Barnsley employer: Construction

Danny Sullivan Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the vibrant Burgess Hill area. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and safety, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects in the construction industry.

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Contact Details:

Construction Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Civils General Foreman in Barnsley

Site Management
Health and Safety Compliance
Project Coordination
Civil Engineering Knowledge
Sub-contractor Management
RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
Daily Briefing Skills