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Contract

General Foreman or Site Supervisor - Water

Carrington West
Southampton
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 10 June 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Ref: 225231301

General Foreman or  Supervisor - Water
Water Infrastructure - Southampton Area
Long-Term Contract - Umbrella PAYE

Carrington West are recruiting for 2 experienced General Foremen / Supervisors to join a major water infrastructure project in Hampshire.

The successful candidates will support the delivery of a significant clean water pipeline scheme between Winchester and Southampton, involving the installation of approximately 15km of iron pipeline.

This is a long-term contract opportunity offering stability and the chance to work on a high-profile water infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day site activities and site teams.
  • Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.
  • Monitor compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, operatives and plant on site.
  • Oversee excavation, pipe installation, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Ensure Temporary Works requirements are understood and implemented.
  • Maintain site records and project documentation.
  • Use project management systems including 4Projects and FieldView.
  • Identify changes in site conditions and make informed decisions to maintain safety and programme delivery.
  • Promote a positive safety culture and stop works where necessary if conditions or plans change.


Essential Requirements

  • CSCS Card.
  • EUSR Clean Water Card.
  • SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
  • emonstrable experience working in a General Foreman, Supervisor or similar role within the UK water industry.
  • Proven pipeline installation experience, particularly on large diameter clean water pipelines.
  • Experience working on excavation, pipe installation, testing and associated civil engineering activities.
  • Strong understanding of Temporary Works requirements.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both site teams and senior management.
  • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office, 4Projects and FieldView.


The successful candidates will be:

  • Strong team players with a collaborative approach.
  • Diplomatic and professional when dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Dynamic, proactive and driven.
  • Able to make critical on-site decisions when required.
  • Focused on maintaining programme delivery while ensuring the highest safety standards.
  • Comfortable leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced construction environment.


If interested, please do apply with your up to date CV and if successful we will be in contract.

Mario

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