Groundworks Site Lead

Quanta Contracts Ltd

Eaglescliffe

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Quanta Contracts Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Site Manager with groundworks experience to oversee all groundworks operations on construction sites. You will lead teams, coordinate activities, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

You will supervise multiple teams and subcontractors, develop detailed schedules, monitor daily site activity, and enforce health and safety regulations to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Proven management experience on groundworks or civil projects.
  • Experience supervising construction sites with groundworks focus.
  • Strong leadership and motivation skills for multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Excellent organizational ability and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations on construction sites.
  • Effective communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise groundworks teams to complete tasks safely and per specs.
  • Develop detailed work schedules coordinating multiple teams and subcontractors.
  • Monitor daily site operations and resolve delays promptly.
  • Enforce health and safety regulations with regular inspections.
  • Liaise with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to report progress.
  • Manage resources including materials, equipment, and labor.
  • Oversee quality control to meet standards and client expectations.
  • Supervise subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contract compliance.
  • Maintain site documentation including progress reports and safety records.
  • Identify risks early and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Groundworks management
Team leadership
Health and safety compliance
Project planning
Effective communication

Job description

Quanta Contracts Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Site Manager with groundworks experience to oversee all groundworks operations on construction sites. You will lead teams, coordinate activities, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

You will supervise multiple teams and subcontractors, develop detailed schedules, monitor daily site activity, and enforce health and safety regulations to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

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