Job Description
Supervise groundworkers, machine operators, pipe layersSet-out: levels, grids, foundations, drainage runs using total station/GPSCoordinate deliveries: pipes, manholes, stone, concreteTechnicalRead civil drawings, drainage layouts, highway detailsCheck excavations, trench support, backfill and compaction to specOversee: site clearance, foundations, ducting, kerbs, sub-base, SUDSHealth, Safety + ComplianceDaily TBTs, RAMS, permits to dig/excavateEnsure BS 6031, HSE excavation rules + CDM 2015 followedTemporary works checks: trench boxes, shoring, edge protectionQuality + ProgrammeInspect work against drawings + specs. Raise NCRsKeep programme on track. Report progress to Site/Contracts ManagerLiaise with engineers, clients, utility companies, labour agenciesRequirements UK 2026Experience: 5+ years UK groundworks, 2+ years in supervisory roleQuals: NVQ Level 3 in Civil Engineering / Supervision. SMSTSCards: CSCS Gold Supervisor CardSkills: Reading civils drawings, setting out, understanding drainage fall calculationsOther: Full UK driving licence, knowledge of utilities CAT & GennyTypical DayAM: Site walk, toolbox talk, check plant + crews, review drawingsDay: Supervise foundations/drainage pours, set-out checks, coordinate with other tradesPM: Progress reports, lookahead planning, material orders
