General Foreman

Posted 22 January 2026
Salary £320 - 350 per day
LocationPeterborough
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000063905

Job description

General Foreman - Highways (Debris Screens & Maintenance) - Peterborough
Rate: £320-£350/day | CIS Available
 
Are you a hands-on General Foreman with highways experience, ready to take a lead role on essential infrastructure works in Peterborough? This is a great opportunity to step into a well-paid, long-term contract working on critical debris screen works.
 
You'll be overseeing site operations on a live highways scheme, managing gangs, plant, and subcontractors to deliver debris screen works safely and efficiently.
This is a practical, front-line role for someone who is comfortable driving productivity on site, maintaining high safety standards, and working closely with the client and project team.
SMSTS or SSSTS certification would be highly beneficial, as you'll be expected to take ownership of day-to-day site supervision, RAMS, briefings, and quality control.
 
This role is ideal for a General Foreman who offers:
·Proven experience in highways construction and maintenance
·experience working with debris screen works (or similar civils packages)
·Strong leadership and site coordination skills
·SMSTS or SSSTS
·A proactive, safety-first approach
·Availability to work in the Peterborough area
 
If you're a General Foreman looking for a well-paid highways role in Peterborough, with responsibility, continuity, and the chance to make a real impact on site, apply now with your CV and availability.
For more information, please click APPLY NOW or get in touch in confidence to discuss the role and rates.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Brett at Carrington West on 02393 876 215. 
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