Working Foreman - Groundworks / Civils


Working Foreman – Groundworks / Civils
Location: Kent / South East
Rate: £200 – £220 per day (CIS) or £52,000 – £57,000 per annum (Permanent)


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Working Foreman to join a growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering projects across Kent and the South East.
The company works with private developers, commercial clients and public sector organisations, delivering groundworks and infrastructure packages on residential developments and commercial schemes.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable leading a gang on site while remaining actively involved in the works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Supervising groundworks operatives and subcontractors on siteLeading by example and working alongside the site team when requiredCoordinating daily site activities and ensuring works are carried out to programmeEnsuring high standards of health & safety on siteLiaising with the Site Manager and engineersOrganising plant, materials and labour on siteEnsuring works are completed to drawings and specificationsConducting toolbox talks and maintaining site records

Project Types


Projects typically include:

Residential housing developmentsGroundworks and infrastructure packagesDrainage installationsFoundations and concrete worksRoads, kerbs and external works

Requirements

Proven experience as a Working Foreman / Groundworks ForemanStrong background in groundworks and civil engineeringExperience supervising site teams and subcontractorsAbility to read drawings and coordinate works on siteStrong focus on health & safetySSSTS or SMSTS preferredCSCS card required

What’s on Offer

£200 – £220 per day (CIS) or £52,000 – £57,000 salaryLong-term opportunity with a growing contractorProjects across Kent and the South East

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



  • Location: Faversham, Kent, England
  • Salary: £52k - 57k per year + (contract work available)
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
  • Posted: 09-Mar-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com