Lead Groundworker

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Permanent, long-term position

Opportunity to lead your own team

Varied workload

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. is seeking a Lead Groundworker for SE London & Kent. You will lead a two-person team on multiple sites, performing drainage, foundations, paving and concreting while ensuring safety and quality.

This hands-on leadership role requires a minimum of 10 years in groundworks, CSCS card, and good communication. A full UK driving licence is essential, with overtime potential and a company vehicle offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience within groundworks.
• Experience leading or supervising small groundwork teams is desirable.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret site drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• CSCS Card essential.
• SSSTS/SMSTS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of two Groundworkers across multiple sites.
• Carry out hands-on groundworks activities including drainage, foundations, paving, kerbing, concreting, excavation.
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate workloads.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain high-quality standards.
• Liaise with site managers, subcontractors and clients where required.
• Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Manage materials, plant and equipment efficiently across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Groundworks

Drainage

Foundations

Paving

Kerbing

Concreting

Excavation

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Reading drawings

UK driving licence

Tools

Reading drawings

Job description

Lead Groundworker

South East London & Kent

£60,000 per annum + Company Benefits

Are you an experienced Groundworker ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Groundworker to join a growing and well-established business operating across South East London and Kent.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example whilst remaining actively involved on site. You will be responsible for overseeing a small team of two Groundworkers and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard across multiple projects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Permanent, long-term position
• Opportunity to lead your own team
• Varied workload across multiple projects
• Supportive and growing business
• Company vehicle
• Overtime opportunities available

The Role

As Lead Groundworker, you will:

• Lead and supervise a team of two Groundworkers across multiple sites
• Carry out hands-on groundworks activities including drainage, foundations, paving, kerbing, concreting, excavation
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate workloads
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification
• Conduct site inspections and maintain high-quality standards
• Liaise with site managers, subcontractors and clients where required
• Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Manage materials, plant and equipment efficiently across sites

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience within groundworks
• Previous experience leading or supervising small site teams (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to read and interpret site drawings
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• CSCS Card essential
• SSSTS/SMSTS would be advantageous