Lead Groundworker

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Ganger to lead a small civils team delivering essential drainage and wastewater network works across the South of England. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, carrying out excavations, manhole repairs and installations while ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, risk assessments and management of plant, materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• Groundworks, utilities, or civils experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NRSWA (Streetworks).
• Cat & Genny.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, including excavations, manhole repairs and installations.
• Lead a small civils team and coordinate on-site activities.
• Carry out risk assessments and manage plant, materials and equipment.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Groundworks experience

Tools

Plant & Machinery

Cat & Genny

Job description

Lead Groundworker

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Ganger to lead a small civils team delivering essential drainage and wastewater network works across the South of England.

You will oversee day-to-day site operations, carrying out excavations, manhole repairs and installations while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role involving team supervision, site coordination, risk assessments, and management of plant, materials, and equipment.

Requirements:

• Groundworks, utilities, or civils experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe site practices
• Experience using plant, tools, and machinery
• Full UK Driving Licence
• NRSWA (Streetworks)
• Cat & Genny

If you're a reliable, safety-focused leader looking to progress your civils career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note:

All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check and drug & alcohol screening as part of the onboarding process.