Foreperson – Water Infrastructure

Location: Peterborough, with work across the Midlands and South East
Sector: Water / Civil Engineering
Employer: Working on behalf of a Tier 1 Contractor
Job Type: Contract / Ongoing Opportunity

£27.03 per hour PAYE.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must hold all of the following:

• Black or Gold CSCS card.

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant construction or civil engineering discipline.

• Previous experience in a Foreperson or similar supervisory role.

• Experience within civil engineering, utilities or water infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.

• Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.

• Ability to coordinate site teams and manage daily workloads effectively.

• Flexibility to work across the Midlands and South East as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities across water and civil engineering projects.

• Lead site operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.

• Allocate labour, plant, materials and equipment in line with programme requirements.

• Monitor progress and report updates to Site Managers and project management teams.

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and method statements.

• Read and interpret construction drawings and technical information.

• Conduct site briefings and toolbox talks where required.

• Ensure all operatives follow RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.

• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Coordinate activities with engineers, subcontractors and other trades.

• Identify potential delays, site issues and health and safety concerns, escalating where necessary.

• Maintain site records and complete relevant documentation.

• Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions across the site.

• Support the successful delivery of project milestones and deadlines.

Please contact Harry Sharrard for more information on 07385025205 or apply with your CV to harry.sharrard@mssi.uk