Groundworker Supervisor

Laing O'Rourke group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is actively seeking a Groundworks Supervisor to oversee on-site groundworks operations, ensuring safety and alignment with the project programme on major infrastructure projects. The role requires coordinating operatives and subcontractors, plus maintaining accurate site records and delivering toolbox talks.

You will oversee drainage, excavation, concreting and finishing works, liaising with Site Management to drive productivity and quality while upholding health and safety

Qualifications

• SSSTS qualification (Essential)
• Valid CSCS Card
• Demonstrable previous experience in a Groundworks Supervisory capacity
• Proven leadership and communication capabilities
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety requirements and legislation
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate site teams effectively
• Experience on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of groundworks operations on site, ensuring all works are executed safely and in accordance with the project programme.
• Coordinate and manage operatives and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.
• Oversee drainage, excavation, concreting and finishing operations.
• Ensure strict adherence to company and client health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Maintain accurate site records and prepare required reports in a timely manner.
• Liaise effectively with Site Management and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Monitor and report on productivity levels and quality standards.
• Conduct and deliver toolbox talks and site briefings as required.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of labour, plant and materials.

Skills

SSSTS

CSCS Card

Groundworks supervision

Leadership

Health & safety

Site coordination

Major projects experience

Job description

Current Vacancy

Groundworks Supervisor

Location

Great Grid Partnership (C4178 EDEU)

Rate

£21.90 - £24.40 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of groundworks operations on site, ensuring all works are executed safely and in accordance with the project programme.


• Coordinate and manage operatives and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.


• Oversee drainage, excavation, concreting and finishing operations.


• Ensure strict adherence to company and client health and safety requirements and procedures.


• Maintain accurate site records and prepare required reports in a timely manner.


• Liaise effectively with Site Management and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery.


• Monitor and report on productivity levels and quality standards.


• Conduct and deliver toolbox talks and site briefings as required.


• Assist with the planning and coordination of labour, plant and materials.

Essential Experience And Skills

• SSSTS qualification (Essential)


• Valid CSCS Card


• Demonstrable previous experience in a Groundworks Supervisory capacity


• Proven leadership and communication capabilities


• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety requirements and legislation


• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate site teams effectively


• Experience on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects is highly desirable

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia.

With over 150 years of industry experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects, maintaining our position at the forefront of the engineering and construction sector.

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