Groundworks Working Foreman

  • Frontline Construction Recruitment
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • 16/10/2026
Contract Construction Civil Engineer Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Management Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Groundworks Working Foreman Required

Location: Peterborough
Rate: £250 per day
Job Type: Ongoing

Frontline Construction Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Groundworks Working Foreman to join a busy construction project in Location .

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Groundworks Foreman with strong site experience who can lead a team of operatives while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day groundworks activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervising and coordinating groundworkers on site

  • Carrying out hands-on groundworks duties when required

  • Organising daily workloads and allocating tasks to operatives

  • Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard

  • Reading and working from construction drawings and specifications

  • Overseeing drainage, foundations, ducting, kerbing, concreting and associated groundworks

  • Monitoring progress and helping keep works on programme

  • Liaising with site management, subcontractors and other trades

  • Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times

Essential Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Groundworks Foreman or Working Foreman

  • Valid SMSTS certificate

  • Valid CSCS card

  • Strong practical knowledge of groundworks and civil engineering operations

  • Experience supervising and leading groundworks teams

  • Good understanding of construction health and safety

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

  • Reliable, organised and confident communicating with site management

  • Right to work in the UK

What We Offer
  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Ongoing work available

  • Opportunity to work with an established construction team

  • Support from the Frontline Construction Recruitment team

  • Potential for further assignments for reliable candidates

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Groundworks Working Foreman with SMSTS and CSCS, and you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Frontline Construction Recruitment for further information.