Groundworks Manager

Groundworks Manager – Major Mixed-Use Project

London | CIS Contract | 6–12 months

Blackmount Recruitment is working with a well-established main contractor delivering large, complex mixed-use developments across London. They are looking to appoint an experienced Groundworks Manager to oversee and coordinate substantial groundworks packages on a major live scheme.

This is a hands-on site management role for someone who can lead groundworks teams, drive programme performance and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate directly employed and subcontract groundworks operatives across the project.
• Oversee day-to-day groundworks activities including drainage, excavation, foundations, concrete works, external works, utilities and associated civils.
• Plan labour, plant and materials to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, engineers, surveyors and subcontractors to resolve site issues and maintain progress.
• Ensure works are completed to the required drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out regular site inspections, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor productivity, sequencing and short-term programmes, identifying risks before they impact delivery.
• Maintain strong health, safety and environmental standards across all areas of responsibility.
• Support the coordination of interfaces with superstructure, MEP, façade and external works packages.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a Groundworks Manager, Groundworks Supervisor, General Foreman or similar on major construction projects.
• Strong background delivering large-scale groundworks and civils packages within a main contractor or reputable specialist groundworks contractor.
• Experience managing and motivating sizeable teams of groundworkers and plant operatives.
• Exposure to major mixed-use, residential, commercial, regeneration or high-rise schemes.
• Strong understanding of drainage, utilities, concrete, excavation, temporary works interfaces and external works.
• Confident reading drawings, coordinating site activities and working to demanding programmes.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid required; Temporary Works awareness would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile London project with a contractor known for delivering complex schemes. The contract is expected to run for 6–12 months, with an immediate start available for the right person.