Lead Groundworker

This is a hands-on leadership role for a Lead Groundworker covering Dartford, South East London and Kent, with a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per annum plus a van and fuel card. The successful candidate will lead and supervise a team of two Groundworkers across multiple sites, carrying out hands-on groundworks including drainage, foundations, paving, kerbing, concreting and excavation. Duties also include coordinating daily site activities, allocating workloads and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification. This is a permanent, long-term position with overtime opportunities available.

Lead Groundworker

South East London & Kent

£60,000 per annum + Company Benefits

Are you an experienced Groundworker ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Groundworker to join a growing and well-established business operating across South East London and Kent.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example whilst remaining actively involved on site. You will be responsible for overseeing a small team of two Groundworkers and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard across multiple projects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Permanent, long-term position
• Opportunity to lead your own team
• Varied workload across multiple projects
• Supportive and growing business
• Company vehicle
• Overtime opportunities available

The Role

As Lead Groundworker, you will:

• Lead and supervise a team of two Groundworkers across multiple sites
• Carry out hands-on groundworks activities including drainage, foundations, paving, kerbing, concreting, excavation
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate workloads
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification
• Conduct site inspections and maintain high-quality standards
• Liaise with site managers, subcontractors and clients where required
• Ensure all health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Manage materials, plant and equipment efficiently across sites

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience within groundworks
• Previous experience leading or supervising small site teams (Desirable)
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to read and interpret site drawings
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• CSCS Card essential
• SSSTS/SMSTS would be advantageous

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Groundworker looking for a leadership role that combines site supervision with hands-on work, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.