Working Foreman - Immediate Start

Job Description

Civils GangerLocation: WashingtonContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £42,500 + Flexible Benefits

Freedom Networks has an exciting opportunity for a Civils Ganger to support delivery of Asset Replacement works for Northern Powergrid, as well as excavation and reinstatement activities across the CESC contract.This role is key to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of civil works on site, supporting Supervisors and Project Managers while leading site teams to meet operational and safety standards.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Lead and support site teams delivering civil works, including excavation and reinstatement activities.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently and to required specifications.
• Maintain and promote high Health & Safety standards across all site activities.
• Support Project Managers and Supervisors with on-site coordination and delivery.
• Ensure all operatives are trained and working to Freedom standards and procedures.
• Liaise with client representatives, contract coordinators and engineers.
• Engage professionally with members of the public where required.
• Monitor site progress and ensure works are completed in line with programme.
• Ensure all completion and compliance documentation is submitted accurately and on time.
• Support a positive site culture focused on safety, quality and teamwork.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in civil engineering, utilities or excavation/reinstatement works.
• Proven experience supervising or leading site teams.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements within civil works.
• Ability to coordinate site activities and support operational delivery.
• Good communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of streetworks and utility environments (desirable).
• Relevant tickets/certifications (e.g. NRSWA) advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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