Groundworks Site Supervisor

DARA People

Groundworks Site Supervisor
Reading, Berkshire
£250–£260 per day | Contract: 3 August to 12 October 2026
Day shifts, with occasional weekend work

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Groundworks Site Supervisor to support a project at Bulmershe School in Reading.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working alongside the team while also supervising a groundworks gang, monitoring progress and maintaining high health and safety standards. A Senior Site Manager will oversee the project and provide support across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

As Groundworks Site Supervisor, you will:

  • Supervise and coordinate a groundworks gang on site

  • Take a hands-on approach when required

  • Monitor daily progress against the programme

  • Ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard

  • Manage site health and safety procedures

  • Deliver site briefings and toolbox talks where required

  • Communicate clearly with the client and site management

  • Coordinate labour, materials and daily activities

  • Identify and report delays, issues or additional requirements

  • Provide regular progress updates to the Senior Site Manager

  • Maintain a professional and organised site environment

Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Previous experience supervising groundworks or civils projects

  • Strong practical groundworks knowledge

  • A valid CSCS card

  • Experience managing small gangs or site teams

  • Good knowledge of construction health and safety

  • The ability to read drawings and follow site programmes

  • Strong communication and client-facing skills

  • A reliable, proactive and hands-on approach

  • SSSTS qualification would be advantageous

  • First Aid certification would be advantageous

Why Join?

This contract offers:

  • A competitive rate of £250–£260 per day

  • A clearly defined project running until October 2026

  • Support from an experienced Senior Site Manager

  • The opportunity to take responsibility for site progress

  • Potential consideration for future groundworks projects

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