Groundworker Supervisor

Laing O'Rourke group; Heywood; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is hiring a Civils Groundworks Supervisor for the M60 Simister Island project near Heywood. You will supervise civils and groundworks teams, coordinate resources and lead toolbox talks to maintain safety and progress on site.

Responsibilities include reading and applying drawings, managing labour, plant and materials, and ensuring works meet drawings, specifications and site requirements. You will work closely with Site Management to deliver the programme.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising civils and groundworks teams on construction projects.
• Ability to read drawings and site instructions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid health and safety knowledge.
• Full right to work in the UK and willingness to travel to site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civils and groundworks activities across the project.
• Lead Groundworkers and ensure works are safe, efficient and to programme.
• Oversee excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and civils works.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications and site requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings and support toolbox talks.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials for planned activities.
• Work closely with Site Management to support programme delivery.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Civils supervision

Leadership

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS/CPCS card

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

Civils Groundworks Supervisor

Location

M60 (A4167) Simister Island Project
Costain Limited
Jct. 19 Heywood M62 Interchange
Heywood
OL10 2LG

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Duties

• Supervise and coordinate civils and groundworks activities across the project.


• Lead Groundworkers and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.


• Oversee excavation, drainage, ducting, concreting and associated civils works.


• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications and site requirements.


• Conduct daily briefings and support toolbox talks.


• Monitor quality and ensure required standards are maintained.


• Coordinate labour, plant and materials for planned activities.


• Work closely with Site Management to support programme delivery.


• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

Experience / Skills Required

• Previous experience supervising civils and groundworks teams on construction or civil engineering projects.


• Strong knowledge of groundworks and general civils activities.


• Ability to read and understand drawings and site instructions.


• Good leadership and communication skills.


• Strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements.


• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of the wider site team.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS/CPCS card appropriate to the role.


• Relevant Supervisor qualification such as SSSTS/SMSTS.


• Previous civils/groundworks supervisory experience.


• Full right to work in the UK.


• Ability to travel to the project location.

About Us

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 more than 150 years of experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects.