Grounworks Supervisor

Groundworks Supervisor - Woolwich

Project duration: Ongoing

Salary: £250.00 per shift

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Site Hours: 07.30am - 17.30pm

UKR Group is looking for an experienced Groundworks Supervisor to start ASAP in a job in Woolwich.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all groundworks activities on-site, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations.

• Manage a team of groundworkers, plant operators, and subcontractors to deliver works to agreed deadlines and quality standards.

• Interpret and implement engineering drawings, setting-out information, and method statements.

• Monitor site progress, identifying and resolving any delays, defects, or technical issues.

• Liaise with site management, engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments in line with health and safety legislation.

• Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and storage of tools, equipment, and plant.

• Maintain accurate site records, including timesheets, delivery notes, and progress reports.

• Ensure environmental standards are adhered to, including waste management and pollution prevention measures.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with proven experience supervising site operatives.

• Excellent knowledge of groundworks techniques, including drainage, foundations, kerbing, paving, and service installation.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and set-out information.

• Proficient understanding of health and safety regulations and site risk management.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

• Competent IT skills for site reporting and record-keeping.

Requirements

• CSCS card

• SSSTS Card

• First Aid

• Proven experience as a Groundworks Supervisor or similar role within the construction industry.

• Up-to-date knowledge of building regulations and health and safety legislation in the UK.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Next step:

If you feel that you have the right skills, apply in our jobs section