General Foreman

• Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum + Plus attractive package
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - North West
• Town/City: Carlisle, Cumbria
• Posted: 17/10/2025
• Listed in: Foreman
• Reference: BBBH4143_1760734099
  
  

Job Description

Are you an experienced General Foreman or Site manager with experience in the civil engineering industry? Are you interested in a new opportunity with an excellent company in the Cumbria area? Well read on we may have just the role for you!

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Foreperson to manage the day-to-day activities on a civil engineering project in the Cumbria area.

This role involves managing on-site activities, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality while maintaining close coordination with project teams and client representatives.

You'll be working for an Award winning company that is known for high quality delivery and in a good position having secured a strong forward order book of work and has further jobs locally for the candidate to move onto after the initial scheme.

Main Responsibilities Lead and supervise construction works on site, ensuring delivery aligns with programme deadlines and quality expectations.

Uphold strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) procedures and company standards.

Oversee daily site logistics including workforce, materials, and plant coordination to achieve productive and safe operations.

Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve technical or operational challenges efficiently.

Maintain up-to-date records such as site diaries, progress updates, and safety documentation.

Assist in planning and resourcing activities, supporting the Project Manager with short-term programming and work sequencing.

Foster a proactive safety culture on site, demonstrating best practice at all times.

Candidate You will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar position within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure projects.

Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and motivate site teams.

Valid UK driving licence required.

Qualifications & Training SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

First Aid at Work Certificate

CSCS Gold or Black Card

If this role sounds like something that could be of interest and you'd like to hear more then apply with a copy of your CV ASA

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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