Walking Foreman (Structures)

Working Foreman (Structures)

About the role

Working as part of our Highways division (Structures) you will be joining our experienced team to successfully deliver quality projects, maintenance activities and support Cornwall's growth. 

You will contribute and help drive our safety-first culture.

The main focus of this role is to work collaboratively with our specialist teams as well as sub-contractors across a diverse range of highway maintenance activities. You will need to build positive working relationships whilst planning, supervising and delivering their work.

Activities can include but are not limited to:

• Oversee multiple teams (gangs) carrying out varied tasks across a specified geographic area, ensuring effective coordination and delivery.
• Plan, lead, and participate in complex manual work that requires advanced technical skills and practical experience.
• Support the development of risk assessments and ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and operational procedures.
• Actively identify and challenge unsafe working practices, with the authority to stop work when necessary to maintain safety.
• Manage the performance of individual team members, offering support, feedback, and corrective action where required.
• Ensure that all incidents, including near misses, are reported accurately and promptly in line with company procedures.

About you

We are looking for you to bring:

• Full UK driving licence
• Significant technical and practical experience
• Ability to resolve problems and react to changing situations and deadlines
• Relevant NVQ level 2 / equivalent qualification or demonstratable experience
• CSCS registration
• CITB Health & Safety qualification
• Ability to supervise specialist operatives and subcontractors
• Good verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with others

For more information please click on the attached Role Profile

Our offer to you

Salary: £41,326 - £42,648

Working Hours: 45

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Cornwall

Closing Date:    Midnight 23rd October 2025

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays 
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. 

To apply

It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.

Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.