Groundworks Site Supervisor

Job description

Groundworks Site Supervisor

Wokingham, Berkshire

£250–£260 per day

Contract: 27 July–28 September 2026

Day shifts | Occasional weekend work

Hands-on Groundworks Supervisor needed for a live school project in Wokingham. Take control of the gang, keep the works safe and productive, and work directly with the client — with support from a Senior Site Manager rather than layers of management.

About the role

You will supervise the groundworks package at St Paul’s School, organising daily activities and keeping the project moving safely and to programme.

This role suits a practical supervisor who is comfortable managing the site while stepping in to support the gang when required.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the groundworks gang and organise daily works
• Monitor safety, quality, productivity and progress
• Coordinate labour, materials and work areas
• Deliver site briefings and toolbox talks
• Check works against drawings and programme requirements
• Report progress, delays and site issues
• Maintain professional communication with the client
• Work closely with the Senior Site Manager

Requirements

• Proven groundworks supervisory experience
• Strong construction, civils or groundworks background
• Experience supervising gangs or small site teams
• Valid CSCS card
• Valid SSSTS
• Valid First Aid
• Good knowledge of site health and safety
• Confident reading drawings and monitoring programmes
• Reliable, hands-on and client-facing approach

Desirable background

Experience delivering groundworks packages within live schools, commercial sites, public-sector buildings or occupied environments would be useful.

Why consider it?

✅ £250–£260 per day

✅ Defined contract through September 2026

✅ Direct responsibility for a live project

✅ Support from an experienced Senior Site Manager

✅ Potential follow-on work across London and the Home Counties

Best-Fit Candidates / Useful Matching Context

Relevant profiles may currently work as a Groundworks Supervisor, Civils Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Working Foreman, Groundworks Foreman or General Foreman within groundworks contractors, civil engineering firms, RC frame contractors or construction subcontractors.

Apply through LinkedIn with your latest CV and current availability.

Recommended LinkedIn posting skills

• Groundworks
• Site Supervision
• Construction Safety
• Civil Engineering

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wokingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English