General Foreman

We are innovative - that’s why we need people like you to help us. People who enjoy finding new ways to solve problems and get things done!

We are currently seeking an experienced General Foreman to join our team on an exciting civils and utilities project based in Leiston, East Anglia (IP16). This varied scheme includes a broad scope of works such as groundworks, structural concrete and steel installations, drainage, pavements, building construction, ductile iron pipework and equipment racking.

This is a self-delivery role, where we are acting as Principal Contractor, so previous experience working in highly regulated environments and managing a variety of construction activities will be highly advantageous.

• Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple work fronts, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors, maintaining safe and efficient site logistics.
• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance, including RAMS, CDM, Temporary Works, LOLER and PUWER, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and near miss reporting.
• Maintain accurate site records, reporting, and support programme updates while identifying and managing construction risks or design changes.
• Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks and stand-downs, and provide regular coaching, mentoring and performance appraisals to site teams.
• Act as the key interface with clients, stakeholders, and authorities, representing the business professionally and supporting long-term relationship building.
• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and contribute to the development of internal teams and best practices.

We would love to hear from you if….

You have strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset and solid technical knowledge across a broad range of civil engineering disciplines. You’ll need to be confident in managing complex site activities, able to adapt to changing conditions and capable of keeping teams motivated and focused under pressure.

To succeed in this role, you must hold a Full UK Driving Licence, a valid CSCS Card (Supervisory level or above) and an SMSTS qualification. We are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience in the civils/utilities sector, ideally in a Foreman or Site Manager position, who also have a firm understanding of CDM regulations and site health and safety practices. Strong communication, planning and organisational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Word, Excel, and mobile reporting tools.

We would also value additional qualifications such as Temporary Works Supervisor certification, NRSWA, and Confined Spaces training. Experience with deep excavations, shuttering, and shoring is desirable, as is ILM Level 3 or equivalent formal management training. Familiarity with programme management tools would also be beneficial.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.