Groundworks Supervisor

Technical Prospects Ltd; Pickering; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

Technical Prospects Ltd in North Yorkshire seeks an experienced Groundworks Supervisor to support civil, electrical and groundwork packages on renewable energy sites across the UK. You will lead a small on-site team, supervise groundworks activities, and ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The role is full-time and permanent, with a basic salary of £46,000 to £58,500 plus overtime, a company vehicle and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Groundworks Supervisor or similar in construction, civil engineering or renewables.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification is preferred.
• Hands-on supervision of groundworks activities with strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on-site and supervise groundworks activities.
• Operate and coordinate plant machinery where required.
• Plan daily tasks and ensure productivity and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain site documentation and liaise with project managers and engineers.

Skills

Team leadership

Groundworks supervision

Plant operation

Health & safety

Site coordination

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

Job description

Groundworks Supervisor

Offering £46,000 - £58,500 Basic Salary plus Overtime, Company Vehicle and Benefits.

Our client is an established engineering business based in North Yorkshire. Currently seeking an experienced and motivated Groundworks Supervisor to support the delivery of civil, electrical, and groundwork packages across renewable energy projects throughout the UK. This is a hands‑on, working supervisor role requiring regular travel and working away from home during the week. Projects typically run for 4 6 months, providing continuity and structure on each site. The Groundworks Supervisor will lead a small team on‑site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Groundworks Supervisor - Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of >5 engineers/operatives on‑site
• As a hands‑on supervisor, lead by example, actively contributing to onsite groundworks activities
• Operate plant machinery including dumpers and rollers
• On tools and leading site operations including cut and bend rebar, and shuttering and concreting
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks, ensuring productivity and efficiency
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on‑site
• Ensure sites are kept clean, organised, and safe at all times
• Manage site documentation, including maintaining and updating site folders and records
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines

Groundworks Supervisor - Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Groundworks Supervisor or similar role within construction, civil engineering, or the renewable energy sector
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification

• Strong hands‑on experience in groundworks and civil activities, ideally with experience of steel fixing - cut and bend rebar, and shuttering and concreting

• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage small teams effectively
• Competence in operating plant machinery (diggers and dumpers essential)
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage site documentation
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements on construction sites
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site activities

The Groundworks Supervisor position is offering £46,000 - £58,500 basic salary plus overtime, company vehicle and benefits. This is a full-time, permanent position, mainly site based, so candidates much be available to work away from home Monday Friday each/every week.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Groundworks Supervisor. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.