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Groundworks Foreman
Tees ValleyOn-site
AI Summary
The Groundworks Foreman leads and coordinates groundworks activities on civil engineering projects, supervising site teams, driving productivity, maintaining quality and safety standards, and bridging site operatives with project management.
About this role
We are seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to lead and coordinate groundworks activities on our civil engineering projects. You will supervise site teams, drive productivity, maintain quality standards, and ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently.
This is a hands-on leadership role, acting as the link between site operatives and project management while supporting a positive and safety-first culture on site.
This is a hands-on leadership role, acting as the link between site operatives and project management while supporting a positive and safety-first culture on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise groundworkers, plant operators, labourers, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate daily site activities to meet programme requirements.
- Oversee drainage, earthworks, foundations, kerbing, and concrete works.
- Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits, environmental controls, and safety procedures.
- Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
- Monitor quality standards and resolve on-site issues with project teams.
- Maintain site records, progress reports, and material logs.
- Manage plant, materials, and site resources effectively.
- Support and develop apprentices, trainees, and junior operatives.
- Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong knowledge of drainage, earthworks, kerbing, and concrete operations.
- CSCS Gold or Black Card.
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
- First Aid at Work.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Groundworks or Construction Operations.
- Temporary Works Supervisor certification.
- CPCS or NPORS plant tickets.
- Slinger Signaller or Crane Coordinator qualification.
- Experience mentoring apprentices or junior team members.
- Familiarity with BIM and digital construction tools.
Benefits
Long-term continuity of work
Major infrastructure project experience
Competitive rates
Opportunity to progress within both enabling and main works phases
Excellent rates of pay
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Major infrastructure project experience
Competitive rates
Opportunity to progress within both enabling and main works phases
Excellent rates of pay
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Skills
BimConcrete OperationsCSCS Black CardCSCS GoldDigital Construction ToolsDrainageEarthworksEnvironmental ControlsFirst Aid At WorkKerbingPermitsPlant OperationsRAMSSMSTSSSSTS
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