Groundworks Foreman

Groundworks Foreman – Hands-On

Pay: £20–£22 per hour

Location:

North West | Head Office:
Bolton
Employment:
Temporary to Permanent
Opportunities for Multiple Gangs

Join a well-regarded, family-run groundworks business

We’re recruiting experienced, hands-on Groundworks Foremen to join highly regarded, family-run companies delivering a range of civil engineering and groundworks schemes across the North West.

With head office based in Bolton, these businesses offer fantastic temp-to-perm opportunities for multiple gangs, providing the chance to join close-knit teams where quality workmanship, strong leadership and a hands-on approach are valued.

The Role

This is a genuinely hands-on position for a Groundworks Foreman who enjoys leading from the front, working alongside their gang and keeping projects running safely, efficiently and to programme.

You’ll work across a variety of schemes, with a particular focus on roads and sewers, drainage installation and associated civil engineering works.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading and working alongside a groundworks gang on site.

* Overseeing roads, sewers and drainage installation.

* Supervising excavation, trenching and associated groundworks activities.

* Managing temporary works, including box piling, sheet piling and shoring solutions.

* Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and productivity.

* Coordinating labour, plant and materials to keep works on schedule.

* Working closely with site management and other trades to deliver schemes successfully.

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience as a Groundworks Foreman, or an experienced Groundworker ready to step up.

* A strong practical background in roads, sewers and drainage.

* Experience with box piling, sheet piling and trench support or shoring systems.

* The ability to lead a gang while remaining hands-on with the work.

* A proactive attitude, good communication skills and a strong work ethic.

* A commitment to safe working practices and delivering quality results.

What’s on Offer?

* £20–£22 per hour

* Fantastic temp-to-perm opportunities.

* Opportunities for multiple gangs across a range of projects.

* Company vehicle provided.

* Travel time paid.

* The opportunity to work within tight-knit teams with experienced, supportive management.

* Varied schemes across the North West, with a strong pipeline of groundworks and civil engineering work.

Interested?

If you’re a hands-on Groundworks Foreman who takes pride in leading a gang, delivering quality work and getting stuck in on site, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to discuss these opportunities and find the right fit for you and your gang