Groundwork Foreman

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We are looking for an experienced Groundwork Foreman to manage groundwork operations and lead gangs on a busy project in Greenwich. You will take responsibility for safety, quality and programme delivery across all groundwork elements.

We have long-term work available, 10 hours paid per day, competitive rates for suitable candidates.

• Ensuring risk assessment briefings and toolbox talks are carried out
• Managing operatives – ensuring all work is carried out effectively and in a safe manner
• Expert knowledge across all groundwork elements including drainage, ground beams, sub-structure concrete, externals, roads and oversite slabs
• Ensuring the correct plant and materials are on site to manage the programme of works
• Ensuring correct and safe methods are in place when digging around buried services
• Reading programmes set by site management and converting to working practices
• Commercial awareness of site activities and management of sub-contractors
• Excellent client communication and proactive problem solving
• Completion of IT induction and training programme within the first 1–3 months

• CITB 5-Day SMSTS
• First Aid at Work Certification
• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades
• Right to work in the UK

• CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator +/- 10t Tracked*
• CPCS / NPORS
  * Forward Tipping Dumper
• CPCS / NPORS
  * Ride-On Roller

* Please note:

to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process.

• Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay
• Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects
• Opportunities to move into more skilled rolesork
• Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites