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General Foreman

On-site in the UK·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)

Skanska UK

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, the UK

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in large infrastructure or underground projectsProven experience supervising headhouses, shafts, or underground station structuresBackground in M&E systems installation and architectural fit-outExperience in testing & commissioning coordinationKnowledge of relevant construction standards and safety regulationsAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and specificationsStrong leadership and communication skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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)

The role

What you'll do

Supervise daily construction activities for headhouses and shaft structuresPresent start of shift BriefingCoordinate structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural fit-out worksOversee installation some MEP installations Ensure integration between civil/structural works and M&E servicesSupervise internal architectural finishes including partitions, ceilings, flooring, cladding, doors, and finishesEnsure high-quality workmanship in all finishing worksSupervise internal architectural finishes including partitions, ceilings, flooring, cladding, doors, and finishesEnsure high-quality workmanship in all finishing worksSupervise internal architectural finishes including partitions, ceilings, flooring, cladding, doors, and finishesEnsure high-quality workmanship in all finishing worksSupervise internal architectural finishes including partitions, ceilings, flooring, cladding, doors, and finishesEnsure high-quality workmanship in all finishing works

External closing date:

Sunday, November 8, 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 HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects - 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.

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.

If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.

About Skanska UK

Industry
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