Groundworks Site Manager
22 days ago
Maldon
Job description: Our client is currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to lead the day-to-day management of groundworks packages on a residential development near Maldon. This role is ideal for someone who can drive safe, efficient delivery, manage subcontractors effectively, and ensure works are completed to programme and quality standards. Duties • Oversee and coordinate groundworks operations across the development (e.g., enabling works, drainage, foundations/kerbs, levels, earthworks—package scope to be confirmed), • Ensure works are carried out safely, in full compliance with CDM, site rules, and company H&S procedures, • Manage and schedule subcontractors and labour, ensuring manpower and plant are available to meet programme, • Maintain strong quality control (compaction, setting out checks, levels, concrete/pipework standards, reinstatement), • Monitor progress against programme and report updates, risks, and mitigation actions, • Coordinate with other site teams (site management, civils, structures, utilities, contractors), • Support snagging/defects management as required and ensure handover documentation is completed Skills • At least 8 years proven experience as a Groundworks Site Manager, • Demonstrable knowledge of groundworks delivery in residential environments, • Strong understanding of H&S, RAMS/COSHH, permit-to-work processes, • Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications, and ensure correct installation to tolerances, • Excellent leadership and communication skills with subcontractors and stakeholders, • Valid CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid essential, • Referenceable experience managing groundworks packages of similar scope
