Groundwork / Construction Supervisor

E3 Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Groundwork Construction Supervisor to oversee sports pitch construction projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will manage site operations, ensuring quality and safety standards while leading groundworks teams. A valid NPORS or CPCS ticket is required for operating machinery, and previous sports pitch experience is a plus. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

£20-£25 per hour

Christmas bonus potential

Working away expenses covered

Qualifications

• Supervisory or lead hand experience in a construction or groundwork setting.
• Excavator operating experience with valid NPORS / CPCS ticket.
• Strong communication and confident leadership of crews.

Responsibilities

• Running jobs on-site, managing groundworks crews and subcontractors.
• Operating 20t excavators.
• Overseeing logistics, plant, and material deliveries.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excavator operating

Strong communication

Leadership of crews

Sports pitch knowledge

Tools

20t excavator

NPORS ticket

CPCS ticket

Job description

We're on the hunt for an experienced Groundwork Construction Supervisor / Chargehand to join a specialist team delivering sports pitch construction projects across the UK.Previous sport pitch experience is not required, as training will be provided.The position will be working on projects ranging from football pitches and training grounds to schools, universities and more you'll play a key role in building high-quality playing surfaces from the ground up.

If you're someone who thrives on leading site teams, operating plant machinery and ensuring projects run smoothly to the highest standard, this could be your next move.

What You'll Be Doing Groundwork / Construction Supervisor:

Running jobs on-site, managing groundworks crews and subcontractors

• Operating 20t excavators / plant operator (NPORS or CPCS required)
• Taking the lead on day-to-day site operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met
• Overseeing logistics, plant, and material deliveries while keeping projects on track
• Maintaining compliance with health & safety (SSSTS / CSCS / SMSTS desirable)
• Reporting directly to site/project management teams

Key Skills for a Groundwork / Construction Supervisor:

• Supervisory or lead hand experience in a construction or groundwork setting
• Excavator operating experience (20t) with valid NPORS / CPCS ticket
• Strong communication and confident leadership of crews
• Sports pitch knowledge a big bonus but not essential
• Class 1 HGV licence advantageous but not essential

What's In It For You as a Groundwork / Construction Supervisor?

• £20-£25 per hour (flexible depending on experience)
• Christmas bonus potential (example: £70 × 10 Bank Holidays = £700 bonus)
• Working away expenses: accommodation, travel/mileage and £50 daily meal allowance
• Opportunity to work on exciting and high-profile sports projects across the UK

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Groundwork Supervisor / Chargehand who enjoys variety, thrives on ownership and wants to build a lasting career with a forward-thinking, well-established construction team.

I'm Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment.I work in partnership with leading companies across the UK and Internationally, connecting high-calibre professionals with roles that truly support long-term career progression.

Keywords: Supervisor, Chargehand, Sports Pitches, Construction, Groundworks, Excavator, 20t, NPORS, CPCS, SSSTS, CSCS, SMSTS, Class 1 HGV