Groundworks Project Manager / Supervisor

Down To Groundworks; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Down To Groundworks is seeking an experienced Groundworks Project Manager / Supervisor to lead two or more sites across London. The role focuses on safe, efficient delivery to high standards and close coordination with site teams.

You will oversee drainage, foundations and general groundworks, read construction drawings, manage subcontractors, ensure programmes, and keep clients and engineers updated while maintaining strong health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven groundworks and civil engineering experience.
• Experience supervising multiple sites/projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise multiple groundworks projects across London.
• Visit sites regularly to monitor progress, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and plant with clients and engineers.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Monitor costs, resources and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Site supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS and site qualifications

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Groundworks Project Manager / Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced Groundworks Project Manager / Supervisor to join a construction company on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing two or more groundworks projects across London, ensuring that works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise multiple groundworks projects simultaneously.
• Visit sites regularly and monitor progress, quality and productivity.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and plant.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, quantity surveyors and other contractors.
• Monitor labour, materials and plant requirements.
• Identify and resolve site issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety requirements.
• Complete site reports, progress updates and relevant paperwork.
• Assist with planning and programming upcoming works.
• Monitor project costs and minimise unnecessary expenditure.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience in groundworks and civil engineering.
• Previous experience managing or supervising multiple sites/projects.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, concrete, utilities, roads, slabs and associated groundworks.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• SMSTS/SSSTS and relevant site qualifications preferred.
• CSCS card and relevant groundworks experience required.

The Role

• Permanent, full-time position
• Projects located across London and South-East
• Responsibility for 2 or more sites
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company vehicle / allowance and phone provided
• Opportunity for long-term progression within the company

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, organised and commercially aware, with the experience and confidence to take responsibility for multiple groundworks projects and ensure they run properly from start to finish.