Groundwork Foreman

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Site Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman for a project in East London. The role involves supervising groundworks teams and subcontractors, coordinating labour, materials and plant, and ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.

Reading drawings and specifications is essential, along with SSSTS and CSCS accreditation. The candidate should bring own tools and PPE to site, and be prepared to liaise with site management and other trades.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card - essential.
• SSSTS.
• Own tools.
• Full PPE.

Responsibilities

• Supervising groundworks teams and subcontractors
• Overseeing daily groundworks and external works
• Managing excavation, drainage, kerbing, foundations and ground preparation
• Supervising MUGA pitch groundworks and preparation
• Reading drawings and specifications
• Coordinating labour, materials and plant
• Ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to a high standard
• Liaising with site management and other trades

Skills

Reading drawings

Team supervision

Coordination

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Optima Site Solutions is looking for an experienced Groundworks Foreman to join a project in East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising groundworks teams and subcontractors
• Overseeing daily groundworks and external works
• Managing excavation, drainage, kerbing, foundations and ground preparation
• Supervising MUGA pitch groundworks and preparation
• Reading drawings and specifications
• Coordinating labour, materials and plant
• Ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to a high standard
• Liaising with site management and other trades

Job Requirements

• CSCS Card - essential
• SSSTS
• Own tools
• Full PPE

About Optima Site Solutions

For over 20 years, Optima Site Solutions has supplied skilled tradespeople and operatives to construction projects across the UK.

We place thousands of contractors on a wide range of projects, from infrastructure and commercial developments to high-end residential projects, restaurants and pubs.We pride ourselves on putting our candidates first, which is why so many contractors continue to work with us year after year.