Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Foreman (Muck Shift - Transportation Infrastructure) to oversee and coordinate bulk earthworks and muck shift operations on a busy Section 278 highways project in Bristol. You will lead site gangs and plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and well‑coordinated movement of materials in line with programme and engineering requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise site operatives and plant teams involved in muck shift and bulk earthworks operations
- Manage cut and fill activities, ensuring material is moved efficiently to achieve formation levels and design requirements
- Coordinate excavation, haul routes, stockpiling, and disposal/reuse of materials on site
- Oversee operation of excavators, dumpers, dozers, and associated plant to maximise productivity and safety
- Deliver supporting transportation infrastructure works including highways formation, drainage interfaces, and platform preparation
- Conduct daily risk assessment briefings, method statement briefings, and toolbox talks
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly in live traffic or constrained urban environments
- Plan and coordinate plant, labour, and haulage to maintain programme targets and reduce downtime
- Ensure safe systems of work when working around live services, embankments, and unstable ground conditions
- Interpret earthworks drawings, cut/fill models, and construction programmes into daily site activities
- Monitor progress of muck shift operations against levels, surveys, and engineering requirements
- Supervise subcontractors and haulage contractors, ensuring performance aligns with programme and quality expectations
- Maintain clear communication with site management, engineers, and survey teams
- Proactively identify and resolve logistical, ground condition, or productivity issues
- Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1-3 months
Requirements
- Section 278 Works experience essential
- Proven experience as a Foreman on muck shift, bulk earthworks, or large infrastructure projects
- CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements)
- CSCS Supervisor Card
- First Aid at Work certification
- Safety Critical Medical (as required by site)
- Strong understanding of earthworks operations, levels, and construction sequencing
- Experience managing plant-heavy operations (excavators, dumpers, dozers, haul routes)
- Experience working in live highway or transportation infrastructure environments
- Reliable, proactive, and able to manage multiple gangs and plant movements
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator (Tracked)
- CPCS / NPORS Dozer
- CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
- CPCS / NPORS Ride‑On Roller
- GPS machine control awareness or experience
- NRSWA (Street Works) qualification
Please note: NPORS cards must be CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram to meet client requirements. Support can be provided to achieve compliance if required.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates with weekly pay
- Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and Section 278 highway projects
- Long‑term opportunities across major earthworks and civils packages
- Access to further training, certifications, and plant tickets as required
- Progression opportunities into senior supervisory or site management roles
How To Apply
Send your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084, quoting "Foreman - Muck Shift - Bristol".
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