Groundworks Supervisor

Posted 28 July 2025
Salary £375 - 380 per day
LocationArgyll and Bute
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Transmission & Distribution
ReferenceJO0000060172

Job description

OUTSIDE IR35 Supervisor required for a 3 month contract on a Sub-Station improvement scheme in West Scotland. We will require you to hold experience as a Supervisor on groundworks as you assist with building a retaining wall at this Sub-Staiton.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
·Supervise and coordinate groundworks teams on site including plant operators, labourers, and subcontractors
·Oversee the construction of engineered slopes, including benching, layering, and compaction
·Manage installation of geogrid systems and slope reinforcement as per design specifications
·Liaise with the Project Manager and Engineers to ensure correct sequencing and compliance
·Monitor quality and health & safety standards at all times
·Maintain site records, toolbox talks, daily diaries, and progress updates
·Support environmental compliance including sediment control and reinstatement works
·Ensure efficient use of materials, plant, and labour within project budgets
 
Requirements
 
·Proven experience as a Groundworks Foreman/Supervisor on civil engineering or geotechnical projects
·CSCS and SSSTS or SMSTS certification (essential)
·Good working knowledge of geotechnical processes, reinforced earthworks, or slope construction
·Ability to read technical drawings and follow geotechnical specifications
·Familiarity with Tensar geogrids and ground reinforcement systems is highly desirable
·Competent in health & safety, risk assessment, and environmental controls
·Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
·Flexible approach with a willingness to work in remote locations
 
For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on 02393876011
 
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