Foreman - Groundworks

RTL Group Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to join our busy Wolverhampton site on a long-term project. You will lead groundworks crews, coordinate labour and subcontractors, and ensure works are completed safely and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong groundworks/civil engineering background, CSCS and excellent leadership and communication skills, with ability to read drawings and work to programme. Immediate start available on a long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Groundworks Foreman.
• Strong groundworks/civil engineering background.
• Good knowledge of drainage and foundations.
• CSCS card holder required; SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising groundworkers and subcontractors on site
• Managing day-to-day groundworks activities and coordinating labour
• Overseeing drainage, foundations, concrete, kerbing, roads and civils works
• Reading and working from construction drawings and specifications
• Liaising with the Site Manager and wider site team
• Ensuring works are completed to programme and quality standards
• Carrying out health and safety checks and ensuring site procedures are followed
• Managing plant, materials and deliveries as required
• Completing daily briefings and toolbox talks
• Monitoring productivity and maintaining a well-organised site
• Reporting progress, issues and delays to the Site Manager

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Reading construction drawings

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS advantageous

Communication skills

Job description

Groundworks Foreman - Wolverhampton

Location: Wolverhampton

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Long-term

Rate/Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Foreman to join a busy project in Wolverhampton, with an immediate start available.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in groundworks and civils, with the ability to confidently manage site activities, coordinate labour and subcontractors, and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising groundworkers and subcontractors on site
• Managing day-to-day groundworks activities and coordinating labour
• Overseeing drainage, foundations, concrete, kerbing, roads and associated civils works
• Reading and working from construction drawings and specifications
• Liaising with the Site Manager and wider site team
• Ensuring works are completed to programme and required quality standards
• Carrying out regular health & safety checks and ensuring site procedures are followed
• Managing plant, materials and deliveries as required
• Completing daily briefings and toolbox talks
• Monitoring productivity and maintaining a well-organised site
• Reporting progress, issues and any delays to the Site Manager

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Groundworks Foreman
• Strong groundworks / civil engineering background
• Good knowledge of drainage, foundations and general civils
• Strong health & safety awareness
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Relevant CSCS card
• SSSTS/SMSTS would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to start immediately

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Groundworks Foreman looking for an immediate start on a long-term project in Wolverhampton.