Groundworkers Field Supervisor

Attega Group Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company small van provided

Full PPE and equipment provided

Mobile phone provided

National travel opportunity

Key supervisory role within growing op

DBS checks including during induction

Drug testing during employment

Lunch breaks unpaid

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd. in Stockport/ national travel is seeking a Civils / Groundworks Field Supervisor to lead field teams and oversee civils works. This hands-on role is site-based with 4 days in the field and 1 day in the office, with travel as needed.

You will drive safety, quality and productivity, provide technical support to scheduling, manage tools and stock, and attend client meetings. DBS and safety checks apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civils/groundworks field experience.
• Strong knowledge of safe digging and utilities.
• Experience supervising field teams and scheduling support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civils and groundworks across multiple field teams.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity on site.
• Provide technical guidance to operatives and scheduling.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and QA checks.
• Prepare estimates and assist client updates.
• Manage tools, plant, equipment and stock.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Skills

Field supervision

Safety leadership

Education

SSSTS

Cable Avoidance Tool CAT

EUSR Cat 1 & 2

EUSR Cat 3,4 & 5

EUSR Water Hygiene

NPORS Excavator

Confined Space CS1

EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers

CALM Network

Job description

Civils / Groundworks Field Supervisor

Location: Stockport / National Travel

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Attega Group is currently recruiting for a Civils / Groundworks Field Supervisor to join an established and growing operation based in Gravesend.

This is a hands‑on field‑based position, overseeing civils and groundworks activities across multiple teams. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity, while providing technical support and guidance to field operatives and the wider scheduling team.

The role will be predominantly site‑based, with 4 days in the field and 1 day in the office, alongside national travel where required.

The Role

• Supervising and supporting civils and groundworks operations across multiple field teams.
• Managing and supporting groundworkers and civils operatives to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and quality checks.
• Ensuring safe digging and breaking‑ground procedures are followed, including permits, utility drawings, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Conducting site surveys to assess requirements, identify risks and support the planning and quotation of works.
• Preparing estimates for civils works when required.
• Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and performance across field teams.
• Attending client meetings and providing updates on progress, issues and planned works.
• Providing technical support to scheduling teams around labour, plant, materials and resources.
• Managing company tools, plant, equipment and stock.
• Supporting investigations into incidents, near misses, defects and service failures.
• Supporting the training, development and performance of field‑based operatives.
• There will also be a requirement to stay away from home or undertake night work/site visits when required.

What We're Looking For: 8+ years' industry experience and strong knowledge of safe digging, utilities and field‑based operations.

Ideally, you will hold or have held:

• SSSTS
• Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT) certification
• EUSR Categories 1 & 2, or equivalent
• EUSR Categories 3, 4 & 5, or equivalent
• EUSR Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness – Water
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
• NPORS Excavator qualification
• Confined Space training – minimum CS1
• EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers
• CALM Network training

What's On Offer

• £45,000 salary
• Permanent position
• 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Company small van provided
• Full PPE and relevant equipment provided
• Mobile phone provided
• National travel opportunity
• Opportunity to take a key supervisory role within a growing civils operation
• All offers made by the client are subject to DBS checks
• The client performs random drug testing during induction and throughout employment
• Lunch breaks are unpaid

If you're an experienced Civils Supervisor, Groundworks Supervisor, Utilities Supervisor or Senior Groundworker looking for your next long‑term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.