Earthworks Supervisor

HS2 Ltd.; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking experienced Earthworks Supervisors to join our civil engineering team. You will supervise day-to-day site operations, lead site teams, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities include supervising earthworks activities, coordinating operatives and subcontractors, conducting toolbox talks, and maintaining RAMS. A strong safety culture and site logistics knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising large-scale earthworks or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of bulk earthworks, cut and fill operations, muck shift, drainage, and site logistics.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and work to programme.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all earthworks activities on site.
• Lead and coordinate site operatives, plant operators, and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with procedures and current legislation.
• Carry out daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
• Ensure RAMS are followed and updated where required.
• Record daily progress, plant usage, labour, and site activities.
• Identify and resolve site issues quickly and effectively.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

EUSR (preferred)

Job description

We are looking for a number of experienced and motivated Earthworks Supervisor to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in civil engineering and earthworks who takes pride in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising day-to-day site operations, leading site teams, and ensuring work is completed on time with the highest consideration for Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all earthworks activities on site.
• Lead and coordinate site operatives, plant operators, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and current legislation.
• Carry out daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
• Ensure RAMS are followed and updated where required.
• Record daily progress, plant usage, labour, and site activities.
• Identify and resolve site issues quickly and effectively.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the workforce.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience supervising large-scale earthworks or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of bulk earthworks, cut and fill operations, muck shift, drainage, and site logistics.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and work to programme.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid SSSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work
• EUSR (preferred)