General Foreman

General Foreman Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk Start Date: 1st October 2026 Duration: 28 Weeks Rate: £300 – £350 per day, depending on experience Hours: Full-time, site-based Job Overview Ernest May are currently recruiting for an experienced General Foreman to join a major civils project in Felixstowe. The project involves the removal of a large existing crane track used for container handling, followed by the installation of a new, significantly larger crane track. The works will include extensive groundworks, drainage, excavation, concrete and civils activities to prepare the site for the new crane infrastructure. We are looking for a strong, experienced General Foreman who has a proven background managing large-scale civils, groundworks and infrastructure projects and is confident overseeing multiple teams and subcontractors in a busy working environment. Key Responsibilities * Overseeing day-to-day civils and groundworks operations on site * Supervising and coordinating gangs, subcontractors and plant * Managing excavation, earthworks, drainage and associated civils activities * Coordinating the removal of the existing crane track * Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required specification * Reading and working from drawings, specifications and RAMS * Monitoring productivity, quality and progress * Liaising with Site Managers, Project Managers, engineers and subcontractors * Carrying out regular site inspections and ensuring a high standard of workmanship * Maintaining strong health & safety standards across the site * Reporting progress and any issues to the Site Management team * Ensuring the project remains on programme and within the required standards Requirements The successful candidate will have: * Proven experience working as a General Foreman / Civils Foreman on major construction or infrastructure projects * Strong experience in civils and groundworks * Previous experience overseeing drainage, excavation and large-scale groundworks * Experience managing multiple gangs and subcontractors * Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications * Strong knowledge of construction health & safety requirements * Excellent communication and leadership skills * Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy site environment * A strong understanding of sequencing and coordinating civils works Tickets / Qualifications Candidates should hold the relevant industry qualifications and tickets expected of a General Foreman, ideally including: * CSCS – Gold Card / relevant supervisory or management qualification * SSSTS or SMSTS * CPCS or NPORS where applicable * First Aid * CAT & Genny / service avoidance experience * Any additional relevant civils, lifting, plant or site management qualifications would be advantageous If you are an experienced General Foreman with a strong civils and groundworks background and are looking for a long-term project in the Felixstowe area, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss further