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Freelance General Foreman - Groundworks Location: Widnes, Cheshire Start Date: Monday 21st September 2026 Duration: Approximately 20 weeks The Role I am currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Civil Engineering Foreman to join a residential groundworks project in Widnes. Working on behalf of the client, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating site activities across a residential development, with particular focus on groundworks and attenuation lagoons. This is a hands-on site-based role suited to an experienced Foreman who is confident managing groundworks operations, subcontractors and site teams while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise day-to-day groundworks operations on site • Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and plant • Oversee excavation, drainage, muck-shift and associated groundworks • Manage construction of attenuation lagoons and associated works • Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification • Read and work from drawings, specifications and RAMS • Monitor progress and report any issues to site management • Coordinate plant, materials and deliveries • Maintain high standards of health & safety and site housekeeping • Liaise with engineers, site management and other trades • Ensure work is completed to the required programme and quality standards Requirements • Proven experience as a Civil Engineering / Groundworks Foreman • Strong residential groundworks experience • Previous experience with attenuation lagoons or similar earthworks/drainage schemes • Ability to lead and coordinate site teams effectively • Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications • Strong health & safety awareness • CSCS/CPCS/NPORS or relevant site qualifications • SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid desirable • Previous freelance/self-employed experience preferred Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information