Foreman (Muck Shift – Transportation Infrastructure)

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 13 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 or call quoting Foreman Muck Shift Bristol.