Job descriptionBuild your career and be a part of a great team 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 1–3 months Requirements * Proven experience as a Foreman on muck shift, bulk earthworks, or large infrastructure projects * CITB SMSTS or SSSTS (depending on project requirements) * 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 * CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator (Tracked) * CPCS / NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper * CPCS / NPORS Ride-On Roller * GPS machine control awareness or experience 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 recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084, quoting Foreman – Muck Shift – Bristol. #J-18808-Ljbffr