Site Earthworks Supervisor

VGC; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VGC Group are currently recruiting for a Supervisor / Ganger to join our clients team on their new project in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire.

Pay Rate: £22.08 per hour PAYE. Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm. Start Date: October 2026. Lodge and Travel is not available for this role. This position offers a hands-on supervisory role with responsibility for coordinating earthworks teams and plant operators, ensuring safety and programme compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Gold card is required.
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification is required.
• First Aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising day-to-day earthworks activities and ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Leading and coordinating teams of operatives, subcontractors and plant operators.
• Managing and monitoring heavy earthmoving plant operations including excavators, dumpers, dozers, rollers and associated equipment.
• Ensuring all earthworks activities are delivered in line with project specifications, drawings and programme requirements.
• Conducting regular team briefings, toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Implementing and maintaining safe systems of work, RAMS and environmental controls.
• Managing resources effectively, including labour, plant and materials.
• Monitoring productivity and progress against programme targets.
• Maintaining accurate records including permits, inspections, daily reports and timesheets.
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Identifying and resolving on-site issues relating to ground conditions, earthworks activities and plant operations.
• Following all safety protocols and ensuring appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Reporting incidents, near misses and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Site supervision

Health & safety

Job description

VGC Group are currently recruiting for a Supervisor / Ganger to join our clients team on their new project in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire.

Pay Rate: £22.08 per hour PAYE. Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm. Start Date: October 2026. Lodge and Travel is not available for this role. This position offers a hands-on supervisory role with responsibility for coordinating earthworks teams and plant operators, ensuring safety and programme compliance.