Earthworks Supervisor

  • RTL Group Ltd
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • 19/08/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Earthworks Supervisor

Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor to join their team on a major railway infrastructure scheme.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise day to day earthworks and groundworks activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.
  • Oversee excavation, cut and fill, embankments, grading, compaction, formation works, and associated civils.
  • Lead site teams, plant operators, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits, and Network Rail requirements.
  • Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and site access to maintain productivity.
  • Monitor quality, progress, levels, tolerances, and earthworks testing.
  • Work closely with the Site Manager, Engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture.
  • Complete site records, inspections, briefings, and toolbox talks.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as an Earthworks Supervisor, Groundworks Supervisor, Earthworks Foreman, or similar.
  • Strong experience in earthworks and civil engineering projects.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and RAMS.
  • Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
  • Good understanding of health and safety and quality requirements.
  • Valid PTS and CSCS required.
  • SMSTS or SSSTS required.
  • First Aid, COSS, or other rail competencies would be advantageous.
  • Previous railway or Network Rail experience is highly desirable.

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