Job Description

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 school project 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

How to Apply

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