General Foreperson

General Foreman – Airfield & Landside Infrastructure (Permanent)

Location: Oxford – RAF Base

Contract Type: Permanent

Initial Project Value: £10m

Duration: 16 weeks initial, with ongoing follow-on work

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Permanent, secure position on a high-profile defence project with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Real ownership of a £10m package, including surfacing, earthworks, ducting, and aviation ground lighting (AGL).
• Challenging, varied environment – work across fields, rivers, and technically complex terrain.
• Career progression – follow-on work on the RAF base ensures continued opportunities.
• Lead and manage your team – take responsibility for subcontractors and your own crew while delivering a critical package.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced General Foreman to deliver a landside approach package for an RAF base near Oxford. You will be responsible for self-delivery of surfacing, earthworks, ducting, and AGL, navigating environmental challenges and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

This is a hands-on role requiring independence, leadership, and strong technical knowledge. You will set up the site, manage subcontractors, and take full ownership of the package from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the landside approach package, ensuring schedule and budget compliance.
• Set up the site, including temporary works, access, and logistics.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Oversee surfacing, earthworks, ducting, and AGL installation.
• Navigate environmental challenges, including working across fields and rivers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support handover and follow-on works on the RAF base.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Foreman or similar leadership role in civil or aviation infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with aviation ground lighting (AGL).
• Able to self-mobilise and lead a package independently.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-discipline teams.
• Comfortable working in challenging or remote locations.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Experience with Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 contractors is desirable.