At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise groundworks teams, ensuring safety and quality on site.
- Company: Join a dynamic construction team at Bulmershe School in Reading.
- Benefits: Earn £250-£260 per day with a contract until October 2026.
- Other info: Opportunity for future projects and support from an experienced Senior Site Manager.
- Why this job: Take charge of exciting projects and make a real impact in construction.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising groundworks and strong health and safety knowledge.
We are looking for an experienced Groundworks Site Supervisor to support a project at Bulmershe School in Reading. This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working alongside the team while also supervising a groundworks gang, monitoring progress and maintaining high health and safety standards. A Senior Site Manager will oversee the project and provide support across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate a groundworks gang on site
- Take a hands-on approach when required
- Monitor daily progress against the programme
- Ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard
- Manage site health and safety procedures
- Deliver site briefings and toolbox talks where required
- Communicate clearly with the client and site management
- Coordinate labour, materials and daily activities
- Identify and report delays, issues or additional requirements
- Provide regular progress updates to the Senior Site Manager
- Maintain a professional and organised site environment
Requirements
- Previous experience supervising groundworks or civils projects
- Strong practical groundworks knowledge
- A valid CSCS card
- Experience managing small gangs or site teams
- Good knowledge of construction health and safety
- The ability to read drawings and follow site programmes
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- A reliable, proactive and hands-on approach
- SSSTS qualification would be advantageous
- First Aid certification would be advantageous
Why Join?
- A competitive rate of £250–£260 per day
- A clearly defined project running until October 2026
- Support from an experienced Senior Site Manager
- The opportunity to take responsibility for site progress
- Potential consideration for future groundworks projects
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