Highways Foreman | Central London (West End)
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Position: Highways Foreman
Location: Central London (West End)
Duration: 3-6 months initially (Strong extension potential)
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Paid via CIS)
Sector: Highways, Surfacing & Urban Realm
Are you an experienced Highways Foreman who excels at driving high-quality, hands-on site delivery in busy, high-visibility urban environments?
We are partnering with a market-leading highways contractor to recruit a contract Highways Foreman for a high-profile roads and urban realm enhancement scheme in Central London's West End.
This is a fast-paced, logistically challenging project. If you have a strong background in leading surfacing crews, street works, and managing direct labor and subcontractors under TfL or local authority frameworks, this is an excellent scheme to run.
Scope of Works
This contract focuses on urban modernization, pavement, travel infrastructure, and high-spec public realm upgrades. The work footprint includes:
Surfacing & Roadworks: Structural resurfacing schemes and high-spec pavement construction.
Urban Realm & Active Travel: Premium public realm enhancements, walking/cycling paths, and public transport access improvements.
Associated Civils: Deep drainage, street lighting, lining, signing, and accessibility upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
You will oversee the day-to-day operations on-site, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of the works, and deputizing for the Works Manager in their absence.
Operational & Crew Leadership
Direct Site Leadership: Manage and coordinate direct labor gangs and specialized sub-contractors on-site, ensuring strict adherence to CDM regulations.
Task Programming: Oversee external works, assisting with site scoping, labour/supplier programming, and resource allocation.
Briefings & Records: Conduct daily site briefings/toolbox talks prior to starting works and prepare robust job briefing packs alongside the Works Manager.
Resource Tracking: Ensure all time, plant, and material sheets are accurately completed and forwarded to the commercial team for payment processing. xgikmsk
Health, Safety & Compliance
Safe Systems of Work (SSOW): Enforce strict on-site adherence to safety procedures, including specific permits for hot works and excavations.
Incidents & Safety Observations: Champion a proactive safety culture, raise awaren...
Foreman - Highways in London employer: Randstad Construction and Property
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Dartford, Kent, where our team members are empowered to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay rates, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career progression within the vital infrastructure sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the M25 network while enjoying a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction and Property Recruitment Team
