Hands-On Civil Foreman: Lead Groundworks Team

Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited; Penrith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Challenging projects

Job summary

Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited seeks an experienced Working Foreman / Ganger to lead our Civil Engineering and Groundworks team on varied site projects. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can supervise operations while working alongside the crew to deliver safely and to high standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in highways, drainage, foundations and earthworks, with solid reading of drawings and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Working Foreman, Ganger, or Senior Groundworker in civil engineering and groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, foundations, earthworks, and related works.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site operatives, subcontractors, and plant operators.
• Organise daily activities to ensure work is completed safely and on programme.
• Work hands-on alongside the team and ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Conduct daily briefings and toolbox talks; monitor quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate plant, materials and labour; liaise with site managers and clients.
• Complete site records, inspections and progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Communication

Education

CSCS Card (essential)

SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited seeks an experienced Working Foreman / Ganger to lead our Civil Engineering and Groundworks team on varied site projects. This hands-on role requires a strong leader who can supervise operations while working alongside the crew to deliver safely and to high standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in highways, drainage, foundations and earthworks, with solid reading of drawings and a focus on safety.