Earthworks Site Supervisor Contracting · Crown Business Centre

SRC Aggregates; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Site Foreman to oversee day-to-day operations on construction sites. This role is pivotal in ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are met while coordinating a team and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traditional construction, supervisory experience, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact project success and sustainability practices. If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a foreman with supervisory experience on large projects.
• Knowledge of traditional construction activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site operations ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Monitor site resources and ensure timely project completion.
• Maintain accurate site diaries and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Site Coordination

Project Management

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Plant Operation

Basic Maintenance of Equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3

CPCS Qualification

Tools

Excavators

Crushers

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To carry out and monitor day-to-day operations on site for all matters of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality in line with the agreed scope of works.

Must be willing to travel.

RELATIONSHIPS:

a) Responsible to: Operations Manager

b) Responsible for: Earthworks Team

c) Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Employees, Clients

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the site.
2. Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
3. Control and monitor all activities on site.
4. Support the achievement of perfect delivery.
5. Ensure the daily programming of all site works is performed in accordance with the company construction program.
6. In conjunction with the project manager, site engineer and construction manager plan and review overall status of project(s) on an ongoing basis.
7. Ensure all site resources (labour, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc) are effectively utilised and monitored in order to achieve timely completion of projects.
8. Identify and record any possible variations to the contract, ensuring the project manager/construction manager is promptly notified.
9. Ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to on site at all times.
10. Make a deliberate effort to gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the Company’s SHEQ policies and procedures, ensuring all site personnel adhere to them at all times.
11. Ensure the appropriate safety equipment is worn by site personnel at all times.
12. Ensure that all requests to perform unsafe work practices that may result in damage to machinery, people or property are declined.
13. Ensure all applicable quality checklists are properly completed.
14. Ensure that the company’s management systems and processes are understood, fully adhered to and communicated to the site team.
15. Work alongside site and safety staff to ensure projects are running safely and efficiently in accordance with all current legislation/industry best practice and to maximize profitability at all times.
16. Promote good practice of material sustainability to reduce waste.
17. Undertake any other appropriate duties under the direction of your Line Managers, commensurate with the role and within your capabilities.
18. Comply with the company’s Factory Production Control Manual in support of SRC Quality Objectives.
19. Act in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices, highlighting any issues appropriately.
20. Maintain accurate site diaries detailing site conditions, progress and the resources available to undertake the work activities against agreed programmes.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

1. Enthusiastic, committed and a fast learner with previous experience of a busy environment.
2. As an experienced foreman, ideally educated to NVQ Level 3, with experience working on large projects and previous supervisory experience. Knowledge of traditional construction activities is essential.
3. Ability to work with individuals across departments and liaise with external customers and contacts.
4. Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
5. Preferably recognised qualification to operate Plant (preferably CPCS) or working towards.
6. Experience with operating and basic maintenance of crushers and excavators; Clean UK driving license.
7. SSSTS or equivalent.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.