Civils Foreman

Job Title: Civil Foreman

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

OnSite is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional contracting services. With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors, OnSite consists of specialist operating areas – drainage, sewer rehabilitation, pipelines, civil engineering, specialist maintenance and rail services.

We are looking for an experienced Civils Foreman to join our team, leading the safe and efficient delivery of civils works on site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring work is completed to programme, specification, and client expectations.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining high standards across health & safety, quality, and productivity, while supporting and developing site teams.

The Role

• Supervise site activities across excavation, drainage, and reinstatement, ensuring work meets programme and specifications
• Lead teams and subcontractors, coordinating labour, plant, and materials effectively
• Maintain health & safety compliance, delivering briefings, managing permits, and controlling risks
• Ensure quality standards, carrying out checks and maintaining QA records
• Manage site resources and deliveries to maximise productivity and minimise delays
• Report progress and issues, acting as key link between site, Project Manager, and stakeholders

What you’ll need

• Proven experience as a Civils Foreman or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of drainage, excavation, and reinstatement works
• Sound understanding of health & safety regulations (NRSWA, HSG47, CDM)
• Ability to read drawings and set out works
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• NRSWA Supervisor
• CSCS Gold Card (or equivalent)
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• Confined Space (desirable)

What you’ll get in return

• Family-Friendly Leave

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.

• Financial & Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.

• Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you.

• Lifestyle & Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.

• Professional Development

Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities

• Inclusion & Belonging

Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group, Armed Force Network and more.

• Performance & Recognition

Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.