Groundwork Foreman - Road Works

We are seeking an experienced Foreman - Transportation Infrastructure to oversee and coordinate transportation infrastructure works on a busy project in Bristol. You will lead site gangs, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of highways and associated civil engineering works in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site operatives, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Deliver transportation infrastructure works including highways, roads, drainage, utilities, and external/public realm works
• Conduct risk assessment briefings, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly when working in live or traffic sensitive environments
• Plan and coordinate plant, labour, and materials to meet programme targets
• Ensure safe systems of work when excavating around buried services and utilities
• Interpret construction programmes and translate them into daily site activities
• Monitor quality of works and ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure performance meets programme and quality expectations
• Maintain clear communication with site management, engineers, and stakeholders
• Proactively identify and resolve on site issues to maintain progress
• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1-3 months

Requirements

• 278 Works Experience a MUST
• CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements)
• First Aid at Work certification
• Safety Critical Medical (as required by site)
• Proven experience as a Foreman within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, utilities, and external works
• Experience working in live environments with traffic management considerations
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively with multiple trades
• Right to work in the UK
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS affiliated) Excavator (Tracked)
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS affiliated) Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS affiliated) Ride On Roller
• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS affiliated) Telehandler

NPORS cards must be CSCS affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram to meet client requirements. If you do not currently meet this, support can be provided to achieve compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects
• Opportunities for progression into Site Management roles
• Access to further training, certifications, and plant tickets as required

How to Apply

Send your CV and relevant certifications to or call , quoting Foreman - Bristol.

27 May 2026 Bristol England, United Kingdom