Groundworks Manager

Avenue Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Avenue Scotland is seeking an experienced Groundworks Manager to lead the delivery of groundworks on a new homes development in Fife. You will oversee site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources to ensure works are completed safely, on programme and to required quality.

The role requires SMSTS, CSCS Management/Supervisor Card, and proven leadership with a strong civil engineering background. You’ll coordinate drainage, foundations, roads and earthworks while driving best practice and

Qualifications

• Experience as Groundworks Manager or Senior Groundworks Supervisor/Foreman.
• Strong background in groundworks and civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing groundworks packages and site teams.
• Good knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, kerbing, utilities, concrete works and earthworks.
• SMSTS holder and CSCS Management/Supervisor Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all groundworks operations across the development.
• Oversee labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and site resources.
• Plan and manage works to programme deadlines.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality of groundworks.
• Coordinate drainage, foundations, roads, kerbing, utilities, concrete works and earthworks.
• Ensure health & safety and company procedures.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, engineers and other contractors.
• Identify issues and implement solutions to minimise delays.
• Maintain inspections, site records and documentation.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and site organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Site management

Health & Safety

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Management/Supervisor Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Groundworks Manager | Fife

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of groundworks operations across a new homes development in Fife. The successful candidate will oversee site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced groundworks professional looking to take ownership of site delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all groundworks operations across the development.
• Take responsibility for labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and site resources.
• Plan and manage works in line with project programmes and key deadlines.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality across the groundworks package.
• Coordinate drainage, foundations, roads, kerbing, utilities, concrete works and earthworks.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements and company procedures.
• Lead site teams, carrying out inductions, toolbox talks and regular site briefings.
• Liaise closely with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, engineers and other contractors.
• Identify potential programme or site issues and implement solutions to minimise delays.
• Ensure inspections, site records and relevant documentation are completed accurately.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and site organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Groundworks Manager, Site Manager or Senior Groundworks Supervisor/Foreman.
• Strong background within groundworks and civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing groundworks packages and site teams.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, kerbing, utilities, concrete works and earthworks.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Management/Supervisor Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.

Desirable

• First Aid at Work.
• NRSWA Supervisor.
• Temporary Works awareness.
• Experience within new build residential developments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Pension scheme.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work across a range of projects throughout Scotland.