Groundwork Foreman

Coinford Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to lead site teams on live projects in Sittingbourne. This role involves managing daily activities, ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained, and interpreting construction programs to meet deadlines. With a strong background in groundworks, the successful candidate will oversee subcontractor work while maintaining effective communication with site management and clients. Required certifications include CITB SMSTS and CSCS Supervisor Card.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in groundworks, including ground beams and drainage.
• Proven track record leading site operations safely and effectively.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities and ensure safety standards are met.
• Manage site operatives and subcontractors effectively.
• Communicate with clients and site management professionally.

Skills

Expert knowledge of groundworks

Operational management

Health & Safety awareness

Education

CITB 5-Day SMSTS

CSCS Supervisor Card

First Aid at Work Certification

Safety Critical Medical

Job description

Overview

Groundworks Foreman

We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman to join our site teams on live construction projects. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing site activities safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and quality expectations. The successful candidate will be hands-on, confident leading operatives and subcontractors, and highly experienced across all aspects of groundworks delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities, ensuring operatives are working safely, effectively, and to the required quality standards

• Deliver and record risk assessment briefings, toolbox talks, and site safety communications

• Ensure correct plant, labour, and materials are available on site to meet programme requirements

• Oversee works carried out around buried and live services, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented

• Engage positively with site operatives to drive Health & Safety, Quality, and Productivity standards

• Interpret construction programmes set by Site Management and convert them into practical working methods to achieve target dates

• Supervise and manage subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered to specification

• Maintain a strong commercial awareness of site activities and productivity

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and site management, communicating proactively and professionally

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to ensure works are carried out correctly

Technical Experience Required

• Expert knowledge across all core groundworks elements, including:

  • Ground beams and sub-structure concrete

  • Drainage and oversite slabs (housing)

  • External works and roads

  • Cut and fill earthworks

General Expectations

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Able to work collaboratively with other trades and site teams

• Committed to delivering works safely and to programme

• Right to work in the UK

Qualifications & Certifications Required

• CITB 5-Day SMSTS

• CSCS Supervisor Card

• First Aid at Work Certification

• Safety Critical Medical (site specific)

* Note: Please note that to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards affiliated with CSCS and carrying the CSCS hologram. We no longer accept traditional NPORS cards. If you would like further details on how to transfer your card from the traditional scheme to the CSCS scheme, please click How to achieve an NPORS CSCS Operator Card – NPORS