Groundworks Foreman: Hands-On Civil Site Lead

Northbuild Recruitment; Sadberge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbuild Recruitment is recruiting a Groundworks Foreman for a large civils project in Manchester. The role requires hands-on site leadership, coordinating plant, labour and materials, and delivering works safely and to schedule.

You will supervise groundworks teams, liaise with managers and clients, and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications. A strong civil engineering background and UK-site experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Groundworks Foreman or Working Foreman on civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in Civil Engineering and Groundworks.
• Experience managing groundworkers, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead groundworks and civil engineering teams on site.
• Work alongside site operatives as a hands-on Working Foreman.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities, labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure works are completed in line with project specifications, drawings and programme.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Groundworks Foreman

Site supervision

Planning & coordination

Health & safety

Team leadership

Job description

Northbuild Recruitment is recruiting a Groundworks Foreman for a large civils project in Manchester. The role requires hands-on site leadership, coordinating plant, labour and materials, and delivering works safely and to schedule.

You will supervise groundworks teams, liaise with managers and clients, and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications. A strong civil engineering background and UK-site experience are essential.