Civils Ganger Lead – Utilities & Site Upgrades

Freedom; Washington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing and volunteer days

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Development programme

Job summary

Freedom are recruiting a Civils Ganger to join our Service Upgrades team in the North East, supporting the Northern Powergrid contract. You will lead site teams through excavation, reinstatement and civils works, ensuring safety and quality at all times.

The role requires proven civils supervision experience, strong leadership, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits align with the Freedom standard and regional projects across the North East.

Qualifications

• Experience in a civils supervisory or ganger role within utilities, construction, excavation or reinstatement environments.
• Strong understanding of excavation and reinstatement practices.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating site-based teams.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site teams delivering civils works associated with Service Upgrades projects.
• Carry out and oversee excavation and reinstatement activities in accordance with client and company standards.
• Provide support and technical knowledge to Project Managers and Supervisors.
• Ensure all operatives work to the highest Health & Safety standards and comply with Freedom procedures.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all site activities.
• Liaise with client contract coordinators, engineers and operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure all site records, completion packs and project documentation are submitted accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to ensure efficient delivery of works.
• Engage professionally with customers, landowners and members of the public when required.
• Support the training, development and competency of operatives to maintain compliance with Freedom standards and procedures.
• Monitor quality and productivity on site and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Site supervision

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

NRSWA accreditation

Plant operator tickets

First Aid qualification

Job description

Freedom are recruiting a Civils Ganger to join our Service Upgrades team in the North East, supporting the Northern Powergrid contract. You will lead site teams through excavation, reinstatement and civils works, ensuring safety and quality at all times.

The role requires proven civils supervision experience, strong leadership, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits align with the Freedom standard and regional projects across the North East.