Groundwork Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Groundworker Supervisor to oversee groundworks activities associated with a piling package on a major infrastructure project.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising site operatives and subcontractors, coordinating groundworks with piling operations, and ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme, and in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

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  Supervise day-to-day groundworks activities, including piling platform preparation, excavation, earthworks, drainage, concrete works and pile cap construction where applicable.
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  Coordinate groundworks activities with piling contractors, engineers, surveyors and other subcontractors.
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  Ensure piling platforms, access routes and working areas are prepared, maintained and inspected in accordance with approved designs and project requirements.
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  Manage labour, plant, materials and daily work activities to meet programme targets.
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  Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and quality requirements.
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  Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, including excavations, plant movements, exclusion zones and permit-to-dig procedures.
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  Deliver daily briefings and toolbox talks, monitor safe working practices and address unsafe conditions.
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  Monitor progress, maintain site records, coordinate inspections and report any issues or delays to site management.
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  Ensure temporary works and working platforms are managed in accordance with approved procedures.

Essential Requirements

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  Proven experience as a Groundworker Supervisor or General Foreman within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
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  Experience supervising groundworks associated with piling operations.
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  Strong knowledge of excavation, earthworks, piling platforms and associated concrete works.
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  Good understanding of construction drawings, RAMS, health and safety procedures and quality requirements.
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  Relevant CSCS card and SSSTS or SMSTS qualification, as required by the project.
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  Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and subcontractors.

Desirable

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  Previous experience on major infrastructure projects, such as highways, rail, energy or utilities.
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  Experience with piling platform requirements, temporary works and pile cap construction.
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  First Aid at Work qualification.

The Ideal Candidate

A proactive and safety-focused supervisor who can lead a workforce, coordinate effectively with piling contractors, maintain high standards of workmanship and drive progress in a demanding, programme-led construction environment.