Details:
- Salary: £260 - 280 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Watford Hertfordshire
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
Groundworks Foreman – Residential Housing Project
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Project: Residential Housing Development
Position: Groundworks Foreman
We are currently looking for an experienced Groundworks Foreman to join a residential housing development in Watford. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing groundworks operations on site, managing labour and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate groundworks teams and subcontractors on a busy residential development.
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Oversee foundations, drainage, excavation, concrete works, roads, kerbing, ducting and external works.
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Read and work from construction drawings, specifications and levels.
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Coordinate labour, plant and materials to maintain progress and productivity.
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Liaise with Site Management, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works remain on programme.
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Check levels, line, falls and grade to ensure works are completed correctly.
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Carry out daily briefings and toolbox talks.
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Ensure all works comply with RAMS, health and safety requirements and site procedures.
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Monitor the quality of completed works and resolve any issues promptly.
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Maintain daily records of labour, plant, materials and site progress.
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Ensure the site is kept organised, safe and to a high standard of housekeeping.
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Work closely with the Site Manager to meet project deadlines and construction targets.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Groundworks Foreman or experienced Groundworker.
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Strong knowledge of residential groundworks and construction.
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Ability to read and understand drawings and levels.
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Good leadership and communication skills.
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Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
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Ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.
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Relevant site experience and appropriate construction qualifications/cards.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a reliable, experienced and hands-on Groundworks Foreman who can take responsibility for the day-to-day running of groundworks activities and ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard