Job Type: Freelance
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Civil Engineering / Housing Groundworks
Location: Hampshire
Salary & Package: £250 – £300 per day

The Role & About the Client

ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Foreman on behalf of a well-established groundworks contractor delivering a large-scale residential development in Hampshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor on a 12-month contract, overseeing housing groundworks and associated infrastructure works. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Supervising day-to-day site operations across housing groundworks projects.
• Managing site operatives, subcontractors and plant to ensure works are completed safely and on programme.
• Overseeing drainage, foundations, groundworks, manholes and kerbing installations.
• Supervising Section 278 (S278) highway works in accordance with project specifications and local authority requirements.
• Coordinating labour, materials and plant to maximise productivity on site.
• Ensuring all works are completed to the required quality standards and project specifications.
• Carrying out daily site inspections and promoting a strong health and safety culture.
• Liaising with the Site Manager, engineers and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitoring progress and addressing any on-site issues in a timely manner.
• Supporting the successful completion of the project within programme timescales.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Foreman on housing groundworks or residential infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, groundworks, manholes, kerbing and external works.
• Experience supervising Section 278 (S278) highway works.
• Ability to lead site teams and coordinate multiple work activities.
• SSSTS or SMSTS Certificate (essential).
• CSCS Card (essential).
• First Aid at Work (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Foreman looking for your next freelance opportunity in Hampshire, we’d like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today or contact the ITS Building People Southampton office for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities

ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.