Groundworks Foreman

Urban Connect; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel time paid

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Job summary

Urban Connect in Bolton is seeking an experienced, hands-on Groundworks Foreman to lead on-site gangs across North West projects. The role involves roads, sewers, drainage installations and heavy coordination to keep works on schedule. A temporary-to-permanent opportunity with a strong team ethos and company vehicle is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as Groundworks Foreman or senior Groundworker with hands-on leadership.
• Strong background in roads, sewers and drainage.
• Experience with piling/shoring systems (box/sheet).
• Ability to lead a gang while remaining hands-on on site.
• Proactive attitude with good communication and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a groundworks gang on site.
• Oversee roads, sewers and drainage installation.
• Supervise excavation, trenching and related groundworks.
• Manage temporary works including box piling, sheet piling and shoring solutions.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to keep works on schedule.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

On-site supervision

Health & safety

Team leadership

Site coordination

Tools

Box piling

Sheet piling

Trench shoring

Job description

Groundworks Foreman - Hands-On

Pay: £20-£22 per hour

Location: North West | Head Office: Bolton

Employment: Temporary to Permanent

Opportunities for Multiple Gangs

Join a well-regarded, family-run groundworks business

We're recruiting experienced, hands-on Groundworks Foremen to join highly regarded, family-run companies delivering a range of civil engineering and groundworks schemes across the North West.

With head office based in Bolton, these businesses offer fantastic temp-to-perm opportunities for multiple gangs, providing the chance to join close-knit teams where quality workmanship, strong leadership and a hands-on approach are valued.

The Role

This is a genuinely hands-on position for a Groundworks Foreman who enjoys leading from the front, working alongside their gang and keeping projects running safely, efficiently and to programme.

You'll work across a variety of schemes, with a particular focus on roads and sewers, drainage installation and associated civil engineering works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and working alongside a groundworks gang on site.
• Overseeing roads, sewers and drainage installation.
• Supervising excavation, trenching and associated groundworks activities.
• Managing temporary works, including box piling, sheet piling and shoring solutions.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and productivity.
• Coordinating labour, plant and materials to keep works on schedule.
• Working closely with site management and other trades to deliver schemes successfully.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Groundworks Foreman, or an experienced Groundworker ready to step up.
• A strong practical background in roads, sewers and drainage.
• Experience with box piling, sheet piling and trench support or shoring systems.
• The ability to lead a gang while remaining hands-on with the work.
• A proactive attitude, good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• A commitment to safe working practices and delivering quality results.

What's on Offer?

• £20-£22 per hour
• Fantastic temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Opportunities for multiple gangs across a range of projects.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Travel time paid.
• The opportunity to work within tight-knit teams with experienced, supportive management.
• Varied schemes across the North West, with a strong pipeline of groundworks and civil engineering work.