16 groundworks foreman jobs found

Job Specification – Civil Foreman (3-Month Contract) We are seeking an experienced Civil Foreman for a 3-month contract to oversee landscaping, drainage, and general external civil works on site. Responsibilities: * Supervise day-to-day civils activities including drainage, landscaping, kerbing, paving, and groundwork. * Manage site labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials. * Ensure all works are completed safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. * Monitor health & safety compliance and carry out daily briefings. * Liaise with site management to report progress and resolve site issues. * Ensure works are carried out in line with drawings and specifications. Requirements: * Proven experience as a Civil / Groundworks Foreman * Strong background in drainage, landscaping, and external works * Valid SMSTS or SSSTS and CSCS Card * Good leadership and organisational skills * Ability to read drawings and coordinate site...

Groundwork Foreman Exeter, Devon | £23-25 per hour | 8am - 6pm | Monday-Friday | Join a commercial construction project in Exeter Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced groundworks supervisor for a large commercial scheme in Exeter, Key Duties Ability to work in the ground; digging trenches, foundations and drainage work. leading gangs of groundworkers Report to site manager Work independently and manage a team Maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety. Follow health and safety procedures and wear full PPE. Requirements Proven groundwork's experience within the construction industry. Blue cscs card (preferred) SSSTS, First aid Reliable, consistent, and strong work ethic. What We Offer Competitive hourly rate: £25 per hour (CIS available depending on tickets) Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm PPE and tools provided at site Possible long term work available after first phase is complete Interested? Apply now with your...

General Operative - Drainage Works We are recruiting General Operatives to support drainage works on two major infrastructure schemes. Works are programmed to commence from w/c 8 June 2026, with increased labour requirements through late July 2026. Role Overview You will be working as part of an experienced drainage gang on large-scale highways projects, supporting pipelayers, plant operators and supervisors to deliver works safely, efficiently and to specification. Typical Gang Structure 1 x Grey Hat Supervisor (FLS / Foreman) 1 x Experienced Pipelayer (Confined Spaces trained) 2 x Excavator Operators (20-30T tracked machines) 1 x General Operative (your role) Scope of Works Assisting with installation of carrier and filter drainage General groundworks and drainage support duties Slinging, spotting plant, and pipe handling Trimming, backfilling and reinstatement works Majority of works less than 2.0m depth, with some drainage up to 3.0m Working in a highways /...

General Foreman We are looking for an experienced and driven General Foreman to join a long-term infrastructure project in the power sector. Working for the Principal Contractor, you will be the boots-on-the-ground lead ensuring that subcontractors deliver to the highest standards of safety and quality. The Offer Rate: £300 - £350 per day. Status: Outside IR35 (CIS or Ltd Company). Duration: 18 months (with strong potential for extension). Project: Major Substation upgrade/construction. The Role As the General Foreman, your value lies in your ability to manage people, schedules, and standards. Since all works are subbed out, your primary focus is subcontractor management. Key Responsibilities: Subcontractor Oversight: Managing multiple specialist gangs, ensuring they adhere to the program of works. Quality Control: Stringent checking of work, specifically across Groundworks and Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures. Health & Safety: Acting as the eyes and ears for...

My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

PSR Solutions are recruiting for multiple Site Engineers on a freelance basis on a project in Oxfordshire. My client are a leading civil engineering sub-contractor, currently recruiting 3x Site Engineers to work on a large Groundworks project in Oxfordshire. Project is at cut + fill stage. Responsibilities include: * Setting out all aspects using Leica kit. * QA * Reporting and working with the Project Manager and General foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. Successful candidate will require their own Laptop + AutoCAD software. This is a long term role, and there is an opportunity to move on to their next project following this. If you are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch with Maayon at PSR for more information

Immediate requirement for a Groundworks Supervisor for a large scale project in East London. PSR have been instructed to assist on the lookout for a Groundworks Supervisor on a freelance basis. You will be reporting into the Foreman on site, and managing your own area / section of works. Previous experience working on large industrial, commerical sites is hugely beneficial. The scope of works include foundations, ducts, drainage, and civils works. Tickets/ quals: SMSTS or SSSTS required CSCS card - Gold First Aid preferred but not essential Any machine tickets also preferred but not essential This is a 1+ year contract, with a lot of options to work overtime on weekdays, and weekends. If you are a Groundworks biased Supervisor/ Foreman, available immediately, and interested please get in touch with Maayon at PSR or click on the link to apply

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete an 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

My client is a leading Main-contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package on an industrial unit. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

My client is a leading Main-contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package on an industrial unit. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Groundworks Supervisor – Charlton We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Supervisor to join a reputable civil engineering contractor delivering projects across Charlton and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional looking to take ownership of site operations and drive high standards on the ground. The Role As a Groundworks Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. You’ll play a key role in coordinating teams and maintaining progress on site. Key Responsibilities * Supervising groundworks operations on site * Managing operatives, subcontractors, and plant * Ensuring all work complies with health & safety regulations * Monitoring daily progress and reporting to the Project Manager * Reading and interpreting drawings and site plans * Maintaining quality...

My client is a leading Main-contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package on an industrial unit. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Experienced Drainage Groundworker / Pipelayer (Confined Spaces) We are looking to recruit experienced Drainage Groundworker / Pipelayers with Confined Spaces training to support upcoming highways drainage works on two major infrastructure schemes. Works are programmed to commence from w/c 8 June 2026, with increasing labour requirements through late July 2026. Role Overview You will be working as a key member of a drainage gang delivering filter and carrier drainage on large-scale civil engineering projects. The role requires a strong background in pipelaying within a highways or infrastructure environment and confidence working in excavations of varying depths. Typical Gang Structure 1 x Grey Hat Supervisor (FLS / Foreman) 1 x Experienced Pipelayer (Confined Spaces trained - your role) 2 x Excavator Operators (20-30T tracked machines) 1 x General Operative Scope of Works Laying carrier and filter drains Majority of works less than 2.0m depth Some carrier drainage up to...

Groundworker with SSSTS OR SMSTS required for work on a Housing site in Middlesbrough TS3 Starting ASAP, Ongoing work available for the right candidate Earthworks, Roads & Sewers, Plot works etc Working Supervisor/Working Foreman Rate is negotiable - we can pay CIS, Umbrella and PAYE 39 hours minimum per week Must have SSSTS or SMSTS CSCS Card and previous experience is essentialTo apply for this role you must be able to provide the following information Proof of valid CPCS/NPORS/CSCS Picture of either passport or birth certificate and NI number 2 working references to validate previous experience working within a similar rolePlease apply online for this vacancy or call Rachel or Louise on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

Job Title: Site Supervisor (Civils) Location: Bristol Start Date: ASAP Duration: Approx. 4 months (with ongoing work available on future projects) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm We are currently recruiting for an experienced Foreman / Site Supervisor to oversee civils works on a project based outside a school in Bristol. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent, long-term work with the potential to move onto further projects. Project Details: You will be responsible for supervising and guiding groundworkers carrying out improvement works to existing infrastructure, including: Car park upgrades Roundabout improvements Access road worksKey Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate groundworkers on site Ensure works are completed safely and to specification Maintain accurate site records and paperwork Communicate effectively with site teams and managementRequirements: Previous experience as a Foreman or Site Supervisor within civils...