Senior General Foreman

Senior General Foreman - Nights

Location: Cambridge
Rate: 400 per shift
Contract: Initial 3 months, guaranteed extension to a 6-month rolling contract subject to performance
Payment: CIS or LTD company
Project: SDS Framework

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior General Foreman to join a major infrastructure project on the SDS Framework in Cambridge.
This is predominantly a night-shift role, with the possibility of occasional day shifts as required. The position offers an initial 3-month contract, with a guaranteed extension to a 6-month rolling contract , provided the successful candidate meets the required performance and project expectations.
The rate is 400 per shift, whether working nights or the occasional day shift , with CIS and LTD company payment options available. A welfare van will also be provided for use on the project.
We are looking for a hands-on Senior General Foreman with strong site leadership skills, capable of coordinating site teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day site activities, primarily during night shifts.
• Manage site operatives, gangs and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and equipment to maintain productivity and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, RAMS and site procedures.
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and daily coordination meetings as required.
• Monitor progress on site, identify potential issues and report delays or concerns to site management.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, environmental compliance and site housekeeping.
• Ensure permits, site access arrangements and safe systems of work are followed.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Senior Site Engineer and wider project team to coordinate activities and resolve site issues.
• Monitor workmanship and quality, ensuring any defects or non-conformances are identified and addressed promptly.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, labour allocation and progress updates.
• Ensure effective communication between shifts and support a smooth handover of ongoing works.
• Take ownership of site standards, ensuring operatives and subcontractors work in line with project expectations.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior General Foreman or General Foreman on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Valid CSCS Black Card - essential.
• Strong experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple work activities.
• Good understanding of construction methods, site sequencing and programme requirements.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead by example, motivate site teams and maintain productivity during night shifts.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work closely with site management and engineering teams.
• Flexibility to work nights and occasional day shifts when required.
• Ability to take ownership of site activities and hit the ground running.

Desirable

• NRSWA qualification - desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working on major infrastructure, highways, utilities or framework projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple gangs and subcontractors across complex site activities.

What's on Offer?

• 400 per shift , whether nights or occasional days.
• CIS or LTD company payment options.
• Welfare van provided.
• Initial 3-month contract.
• Guaranteed extension to a 6-month rolling contract , provided performance and project expectations are met.
• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure framework in Cambridge.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Senior General Foreman with a valid CSCS Black Card and are available for a night-shift role in Cambridge, please apply with your up-to-date CV and details of your availability.
Please ensure your CV highlights your relevant general foreman experience, site leadership responsibilities and experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure works.

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