Groundworks Foreman

BDL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term continuity of work

Major infrastructure project exposure

Competitive rates

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Carey Group seeks an experienced Groundworks Foreman to lead and coordinate groundworks activities on civil projects. You will supervise site teams, drive productivity, ensure quality and safety, and act as the link between operatives and management.

This hands-on leadership role supports a safety-first culture on site, mentoring apprentices and coordinating drainage, earthworks, and concrete works while managing resources and progress against programme.

Qualifications

• CSCS Gold/Black Card required and SSSTS/SMSTS preferred.
• First Aid at Work and valid plant tickets are essential.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specs is required.
• Leadership and reliable communication with crews and management.
• Willingness to mentor apprentices and supervise multiple crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise groundworkers, plant operators, labourers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily site activities to meet programme requirements.
• Oversee drainage, earthworks, foundations, kerbing, and concrete works.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, environmental controls, and safety procedures.
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
• Maintain quality standards and resolve on-site issues with project teams.
• Manage site records, progress reports, and material logs.
• Manage plant, materials, and site resources effectively.
• Support and develop apprentices, trainees, and junior operatives.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Reading technical drawings

Communication

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

CSCS Gold or Black Card

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work

NVQ Level 2 in Groundworks

NVQ Level 3 in Groundworks

Temporary Works Supervisor certification

Tools

CPCS plant tickets

NPORS plant tickets

Slinger Signaller qualification

Crane Coordinator qualification

BIM familiarity

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to lead and coordinate groundworks activities on our civil engineering projects. You will supervise site teams, drive productivity, maintain quality standards, and ensure all works are delivered safely and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, acting as the link between site operatives and project management while supporting a positive and safety‑first culture on site.

Application Deadline October 27, 2026 Department Construction (Trades & Labour) Employment Type Contract / Temp Location Tees Valley Workplace type Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise groundworkers, plant operators, labourers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily site activities to meet programme requirements.
• Oversee drainage, earthworks, foundations, kerbing, and concrete works.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits, environmental controls, and safety procedures.
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
• Monitor quality standards and resolve on‑site issues with project teams.
• Maintain site records, progress reports, and material logs.
• Manage plant, materials, and site resources effectively.
• Support and develop apprentices, trainees, and junior operatives.
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and non‑conformances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of drainage, earthworks, kerbing, and concrete operations.
• CSCS Gold or Black Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• First Aid at Work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Desirable
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Groundworks or Construction Operations.
• Temporary Works Supervisor certification.
• CPCS or NPORS plant tickets.
• Slinger Signaller or Crane Coordinator qualification.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior team members.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital construction tools.

Benefits

• Long-term continuity of work
• Major infrastructure project experience
• Competitive rates
• Opportunity to progress within both enabling and main works phases
• Excellent rates of pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About Carey Group

Our story starts in 1969 with three brothers and a van.

John, Tom and Pat Carey moved to London from Ireland and started a groundworks contracting company in London called PJ Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd.

Their aspirations at the time were reflective of the values of the Carey Group today – to care about everything they did, to act with humility in all interactions, to be passionate about their work and be authentic at all times.

The Carey Group remains a family‑owned construction business, operating across the UK and Ireland. Their goal at the time was to grow to around 50 operatives and provide quality, safe work so that they and their employees could provide for their families and get safe home every day. Through hard work and sticking to their values and their word, this was certainly achieved….and some.

Throughout the years, we have remained committed to delivering on our promises, respecting our clients, offering innovative solutions and producing the highest‑quality work in safe environments. These are the core principles set by our Founders, the ones we have never wavered from and they help us to fulfil our ultimate vision to be the most trusted and socially responsible construction company, that people are proud to work with.

Our strong approach is underpinned by robust financial management, continuous investment in our people, specialist equipment and strategic assets and our long‑standing culture of teamwork – we want to create the very best environments for our people.

We care about our people and our partners and how we work with them, ensuring we do our best by them. Ultimately, we care about our impact on the world around us and the communities that we proudly help to shape.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 3:

Interview

Stage 4:

Hired

Stage 1:

Applied

Stage 2:

Review

Stage 4:

Hired