Site Supervisor

Northbuild Recruitment; Sadberge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbuild Recruitment is recruiting a Groundworks Foreman for a large civils project in Manchester. The role requires hands-on site leadership, coordinating plant, labour and materials, and delivering works safely and to schedule.

You will supervise groundworks teams, liaise with managers and clients, and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications. A strong civil engineering background and UK-site experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Groundworks Foreman or Working Foreman on civil engineering projects.
• Strong background in Civil Engineering and Groundworks.
• Experience managing groundworkers, plant operators and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead groundworks and civil engineering teams on site.
• Work alongside site operatives as a hands-on Working Foreman.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities, labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure works are completed in line with project specifications, drawings and programme.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Groundworks Foreman

Site supervision

Planning & coordination

Health & safety

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description:

We at Northbuild Recruitment are currently seeking to fill the below role for Groundworkers to complete Plot Foundation works on a Large Civils Project in Manchester,

We are seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman / Working Foreman with a strong Civil Engineering background to join our growing Plant Hire and Civil Engineering team.

This is a hands‑on role requiring a motivated individual who can lead site operations while actively participating in groundworks and civil engineering activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising operatives, coordinating plant and labour resources, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead groundworks and civil engineering teams on site.
• Work alongside site operatives as a hands‑on Working Foreman.
• Plan and coordinate daily site activities, labour, plant, and materials.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and programme requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, clients, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Groundworks Foreman or Working Foreman.
• Strong background in Civil Engineering and Groundworks projects.
• Experience managing groundworkers, plant operators, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (essential).
• CPCS/NPORS qualifications advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Drainage works.
• Foundations and concrete structures.
• Roads and infrastructure projects.
• Utilities and associated civil engineering works.
• Experience working within a Plant Hire Contractor environment.

If you are a motivated Groundworks Foreman with a strong civil engineering background looking to join a reputable and expanding contractor, we would like to hear from you.