Groundworks Lead: Site Coordination & Safety

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

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.