Groundworks Foreman - EV

Romans Recruitment Group Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van supplied

Tools supplied

Ongoing work across Newcastle, Middles

Sunderland sites

Job summary

Groundworks Foreman - EV Experienced is required for North-East England projects (Newcastle, Middlesbrough & Sunderland). The role is hands-on and involves leading a small groundworks team, with a daily rate of £300-£350.

Start immediately for a CIS 12-week contract with potential temp-to-perm for the right team. Responsibilities include supervising operatives, installing concrete bases for external locker units, ensuring safety and compliance, and reporting progress to site contacts across

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS certificate is required.
• Proven experience as Groundworks Team Leader / Ganger.
• 5+ years in civils for commercial EV charging or similar.
• Strong knowledge of concrete works and base installations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating groundworks operatives on site.
• Installing and preparing concrete bases for external locker units.
• Fixing and securing locker units to concrete bases.
• Ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Managing site health & safety and SMSTS compliance.
• Liaising with site contacts and reporting progress.

Skills

SMSTS certificate

Groundworks leadership

Concrete works

Team supervision

Job description

Groundworks Foreman - EV Experienced

Location: North-East England (Newcastle, Middlesbrough & Sunderland)

Rate: £300-£350 per day

Start: Immediate

Duration: CIS 12 weeks, (possibility of temp-to-perm for the right candidate/team)

We are currently seeking an experienced hands-on Groundworks Team Leader / Ganger holding a valid SMSTS qualification to oversee and work alongside a small groundworks team across multiple sites in the North-East. (Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesborough)

This is a hands-on role requiring a working supervisor who is happy to lead from the front while carrying out groundworks' activities alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and coordinating groundworks operatives on site.
• Installing and preparing concrete bases for external parcel locker units (similar to Amazon lockers).
• Fixing and securing locker units to completed concrete bases.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Managing site health & safety and maintaining compliance with SMSTS requirements.
• Liaising with site contacts and reporting progress as required.

Requirements:

• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Proven experience as a Groundworks Team Leader / Ganger.
• Experience >5 years in completing civils for commercial EV charging points or similar
• Strong knowledge of concrete works and base installations.
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands‑on.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Package:

• £300-£350 per day
• Company van supplied
• Tools supplied
• Ongoing work across Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced groundworks professional looking for a long-term, hands-on leadership role within a growing project installation team