Working Foreperson (Soft Estates Level 2) – M25 Network

Balfour Beatty plc • london, england • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

About the role

We’re looking for a Working Foreperson to join a soft estates maintenance team working across the M25.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be out on the network leading a small team while also getting stuck into the work yourself. You’ll be helping to keep the motorway safe, tidy, and fully operational — from grass cutting and vegetation clearance through to drainage and general maintenance work.

It’s a busy, fast‑moving environment, and no two days are the same.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading and working alongside a small team of operatives
  • Grass cutting, hedge trimming, and vegetation clearance
  • Ditching, drainage, and general grounds maintenance
  • Weed spraying and arboriculture‑related tasks
  • Signing off basic reports and using handheld devices for records
  • Carrying out vehicle and equipment checks
  • Spotting and reporting any safety issues on the network
  • ...