Senior Earthworks General Foreman

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture bringing together international, market-leading expertise from Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall, all with specialist knowledge in railway networks. EKFB is looking for a Senior Earthworks General Foreman to join the team in the North Chilterns Area. This position will ensure the safe delivery of earthworks and highway construction projects, within budget and non-conformance free. You will be responsible for programming and executing the works in line with seasonal targets, ensuring coordination between all disciplines.

You will lead by example, managing a team of Foremen and Supervisors across earthworks activities and mentoring them to deliver high-quality work. You’ll oversee plant efficiency, propose measures for improvement with subcontractors, and ensure works are carried out in line with approved method statements. Additionally, you will conduct effective inductions, toolbox talks, daily task briefings, and point-of-work assessments for Site Operatives.

You will plan ahead to unlock and unblock areas ahead of cutting and filling operations, ensuring smooth progress. Previous experience with stabilisation is desirable but not essential. You will also coordinate resources, manage hired/internal plant and equipment, and proactively drive progress to maximise efficiency and minimise costs. Regular reporting (including plant performance and breakdowns) and maintaining accurate site records will also be part of your responsibilities.

This role requires a strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills. You will report directly to the Project Manager and play a key role in delivering critical works on this high-profile project.

About You

• Extensive experience working on site & on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects with proven track record with delivery of such scheme and supervisory experience of labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors.
• Experiences of working on Earthworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, planning, time and team management skills.
• CSCS supervisor card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• CPCS qualification
• Desired: First aid Training, Environmental awareness, NRSWA supervisor
• Must hold a full UK drivers license and have access to your own vehicle

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.