Groundworks General Foreman in Bolton

Here at JN Bentley we are looking for enthusiastic and positive Groundworks General Foremen to work on our civils sites who ideally are located in the Bolton area. In the role you will supervise several gangs and support Site Managers on various civils sites predominantly within the water industry. Experience within the water industry and / or heavy civils infrastructure industry experience is essential. You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with ideally experience overseeing civils works within the water industry and general civils work such as concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying. Candidate Specification Experience managing gangs working on civils projects within water industry, such as civils works on water treatment sites or reservoirs A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety Current CSCS, CPCS or NPORS SSSTS / SMSTS Full UK Driving Licence Confident IT Skills Experience budgeting and forecasting Experience creating risk and method statements Experience conducting daily briefings, site inductions, method statement rollout and progress meetings Knowledge of Permits to work Advantageous National Water Hygiene card 3 day First Aid Lift Supervisor What can we Offer? Competitive rates of pay In house career development programmes and progression within the company Top quality training Mileage paid on travel Van driver supplement 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays) Good Maternity / Paternity Pay packages Uplift and Subsistence pay Pension Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Westfield Health (cash health plan) Occupational Health and Flu Jabs Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers Vouchers Company matching and Payroll giving About Us JN Bentley is part of Mott MacDonald and is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with many projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon over 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry. We employ over 2000 people, and we have a turnover currently in excess of £450 million. Please include any details of your experience working in the water industry (on water treatment sites or similar), deep drainage, pipelaying and specific pipework within your application. Click the apply now button below.

Supervise multiple gangs and support Site Managers on civil engineering projects, primarily within the water industry. Responsibilities include conducting daily briefings, managing site inductions, and overseeing works such as deep drainage and pipe laying.

Candidates must have essential experience in the water or heavy civils infrastructure industry and hold a full UK Driving Licence. Required certifications include CSCS, CPCS or NPORS, and SSSTS or SMSTS.

• Competitive rates of pay • In house career development programmes • Top quality training • Mileage paid on travel • Van driver supplement • 30 days holiday • Maternity / Paternity Pay packages • Uplift and Subsistence pay • Pension Scheme • Employee Referral Scheme • Westfield Health cash health plan • Occupational Health and Flu Jabs • Cycle to Work schemes • Specsavers Vouchers • Company matching and Payroll giving

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• Gang Management
• Civils Supervision
• Water Industry Experience
• Health and Safety
• Concreting
• Deep Drainage
• Pipe Laying
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Risk and Method Statements
• Site Inductions
• Permits to Work
• IT Skills

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

12 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level