Groundworks Foreman

McGinley Support Services; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxo is recruiting a Team Leader (Drainage Services) for a university build project in Exeter. This hands-on role combines leadership with active site work, overseeing drainage installation activities whilst working alongside the team.

You will supervise excavation works, work in tight and confined spaces, check levels and gradients, ensuring correct pipe laying, trench work, and backfilling to a high standard with adherence to RAMS and site standards.

Qualifications

• Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card is required.
• Experience leading a drainage or groundworks team on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of H&S procedures, RAMS, and site standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all drainage installation activities on site.
• Supervise excavation works and work in confined spaces.
• Check levels and gradients; ensure correct pipe laying, trench work, and backfilling to a high standard.

Skills

Team Leadership

Site Supervision

H&S Procedures

RAMS Knowledge

Education

Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card

Job description

Auxo are recruiting an experienced Team Leader (Drainage Services) for a university build project in Exeter.

This is a hands-on role combining leadership with active site work, requiring the successful candidate to oversee all drainage installation activities while working alongside the team.

Duties include supervising excavation works, working in tight and confined spaces, checking levels and gradients.You will be responsible for ensuring correct pipe laying, trench work, backfilling, and overall drainage infrastructure is completed to a high standard.

Applicants must hold a valid Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card.

Candidate must have previous experience leading a drainage or groundworks team on commercial or large-scale projects and have a strong understanding of H&S procedures, RAMS, and site standards.