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Civils General Foreman

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Skanska UK

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Overview

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The role

External closing date:

Monday, October 26, 2026

At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Cementation OU. With more than 100 years of proud history, Cementation Skanska brings deep foundation expertise built on decades of experience across roads, rail, iconic skylines, arenas, energy projects and flood defences. Our in-house piling and foundations teams work alongside steel fabrication, geotechnical and infrastructure monitoring to deliver complete, integrated solutions. We also offer an extensive archive of geotechnical records to support early engagement with customers and stakeholders throughout appraisal and planning.

We are currently looking for a Civils General Foreman, based in Doncaster.

As the Civils General Foreman, you will

Supervise shift operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of repair works in line with the programme.
Conduct site inductions, site visits, daily briefings, and toolbox talks for operatives and subcontractors, promoting a strong health and safety culture.
Manage permits to work, access arrangements, and shift logistics to ensure works are completed in accordance with project requirements.
Carry out plant inspections and ensure all plant and equipment is operated in line with company procedures, safe systems of work, and project methodology.
Raise requisitions for materials, plant, and equipment, coordinating deliveries and transport requirements to maintain programme.
Maintain accurate daily site records, including progress reports, labour, plant, and the reporting of incidents, near misses, and safety observations.

We are looking for

Valid CSCS card (Supervisor level/Gold card)
SSSTS/SMSTS card
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
Training in Environmental management -Seats
First Aider at work training
Fire Marshal
Proven experience in a supervisory role within construction

What we offer

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.