Lead Groundworker: On‑Site Team Leader (Drainage)

Daniel Owen Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Permanent, long-term position

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in the South East London & Kent region is seeking a Lead Groundworker to take the next step in your career. This hands-on leadership role oversees a small team and ensures works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard across multiple projects.

You will lead two Groundworkers on site, perform drainage, foundations, paving, kerbing, concreting and excavation, read site drawings, and liaise with site managers and clients.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Lead and supervise small team

Groundworks expertise

Health & safety awareness

Reading site drawings

Communication skills

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd in the South East London & Kent region is seeking a Lead Groundworker to take the next step in your career. This hands-on leadership role oversees a small team and ensures works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard across multiple projects.

You will lead two Groundworkers on site, perform drainage, foundations, paving, kerbing, concreting and excavation, read site drawings, and liaise with site managers and clients.