General Foreman - Clean Water Treatment Works (Near Perth)

PAYE Only | Long‑Term Contract

We're recruiting an experienced General Foreman to join a major clean water treatment works project near Perth. This role sits within the site leadership team, overseeing earthworks, building works and pipeline installation — with a particular focus on coordinating excavation squads and ensuring all activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.

This position requires someone who has come up through the tools, with a solid background in heavy civil engineering, including deep drainage, excavation works and managing multiple squads on busy sites. You'll be the person who knows how the job should be built because you've done it yourself — and can now lead teams with confidence, clarity and authority.

Key Responsibilities

Supervising and allocating excavation and civils squads

Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in line with project requirements

Overseeing earthworks, drainage, pipeline installation and associated civils activities

Coordinating daily tasks, resolving issues and keeping work fronts moving

Maintaining strong communication with engineers, site management and subcontractors

Upholding quality, safety and productivity standards across all work areas

Requirements

EUSR Water Hygiene

EUSR DOMS

EUSR 1 & 2

Proven experience as a General Foreman on civils or water projects

Strong background in heavy civils, ideally including deep drainage

Experience putting excavation squads to work and supervising multiple teams

Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

This position is offered on a PAYE‑only basis.

If interested, apply here or send your CV to (url removed)

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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application