Civils General Foreman

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced General Foreman on behalf of a thriving civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire. This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects £5m-£15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Duties/Responsibilities as General Foreman: * Assisting Manager (Project or Site) in delivery of schemes. * Site setup involvement. * Daily briefings with staff on site. * HSE toolbox talks. * Directing multiple gangs in daily delivery of work. * Managing sub-contractors. * Briefing and adjusting RAMS for site. * Ordering materials. * Involvement with progress reports & meetings. * Plant checks & permits. Experience required as General Foreman: * Must have experience as General Foreman and/or Site Manager on varied civil engineering / infrastructure projects delivered as PC with values of £1m+. * Must have experience delivering: full road construction, s278 works, deep drainage, structures etc. as General Foreman. * Must hold: CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS, First Aid and full driving license. * Beneficial: NRSWA, Temporary Works, Appointed Person etc. Remuneration: A salary of up to £58,000 (dependant upon experience) plus... 1. Company vehicle or circa. £6,500 per annum allowance 2. Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation 3. 28 days + stat annual leave 4. Up to 9% pension contribution 5. Medical care 6. Discretionary bonus 7. And more... For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment