Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Foreman (Transportation Infrastructure – Platforms & Attendance) to oversee and coordinate platform construction and attendance works on a busy Section 278 highways project in Bristol . You will lead site gangs, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of platform build-ups, kerbing, surfacing preparation, and associated civils works in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site operatives, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification


• Oversee platform construction works including formation build-ups, sub-base, Type 1 installation, kerbing, edging, and surfacing preparation


• Manage attendance works supporting highways and Section 278 activities, ensuring smooth coordination between trades


• Deliver associated infrastructure works including drainage, utilities, and external/public realm interfaces


• Conduct risk assessment briefings, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks daily


• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in live traffic and public-facing environments


• Plan and coordinate plant, labour, and materials to maintain programme delivery


• Ensure safe systems of work when excavating around buried services and existing utilities


• Interpret construction programmes and translate them into daily site operations


• Monitor quality of platform works to ensure compliance with specifications, levels, and tolerances


• Supervise subcontractors and ensure performance aligns with programme and quality expectations


• Maintain clear communication with site management, engineers, and stakeholders


• Proactively identify and resolve on-site issues to maintain productivity and programme


• Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

Requirements

• Section 278 Works experience essential


• CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements)


• CSCS Supervisor Card


• 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 understanding of platform construction, highways works, drainage, and external works


• Experience working in live traffic environments and public interfaces


• Reliable, proactive, and able to coordinate multiple gangs and trades


• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• 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


• NRSWA (Street Works) qualification

Please note: NPORS cards must be CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram to meet client requirements. Support can be provided to achieve compliance if required.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates with weekly pay


• Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and Section 278 highway 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 [email protected] or call 01342 840084 , quoting Foreman – Bristol .