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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• -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.

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.