ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for an experienced Groundwork Foreman to manage groundwork operations and lead gangs on a busy project in Sittingbourne. You will take responsibility for health & safety, quality control, environmental standards, and programme delivery across all groundwork elements, ensuring full compliance with industry and client requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Implementing and maintaining Health & Safety Management Systems, including delivering risk assessment briefings and toolbox talks Managing operatives and subcontractors, ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to programme Overseeing quality control and ensuring NHBC compliance across all groundwork activities Demonstrating expert knowledge across all groundwork elements including drainage, ground beams, sub-structure concrete, externals, roads, and oversite slabs Coordinating and managing subcontractors to ensure performance, safety, and quality standards are met Ensuring correct plant, materials, and labour are on site to meet programme requirements, including effective material management Carrying out daily plant supervision checks to ensure safe operation and compliance Ensuring safe systems of work when excavating around buried services Reading site programmes and translating them into practical daily work plans Supporting adoption processes and compliance with authorities such as KCC, ICOSA, and IWNL Maintaining strong environmental responsibility and awareness, ensuring site practices minimise environmental impact Demonstrating commercial awareness of site activities Building strong client relationships through clear communication and proactive problem-solving Completing IT induction and training programme within the first 1–3 months REQUIREMENTS: CITB 5-Day SMSTS CSCS Supervisor Qualification First Aid at Work Certification Safety Critical Medical (site specific) Reliable, punctual and able to work well with other trades Right to work in the UK DESIRABLE: CPCS / NPORS (CSCS-affiliated) Excavator /- 10t Tracked* CPCS / NPORS* Forward Tipping Dumper CPCS / NPORS* Ride-On Roller CPCS / NPORS* Telehandler * Please note: to comply with client requirements, we can only accept NPORS cards that are CSCS-affiliated and carry the CSCS hologram. If you do not currently meet this requirement, please still get in touch – we are happy to guide you through the transfer process. WHAT WE OFFER: Fair and competitive rates with weekly pay Ongoing work on groundwork and concrete frame projects Opportunities to move into more skilled roles Access to further training and tickets where required by specific sites HOW TO APPLY Send your CV and cards to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840 084 or call our Construction Labour Manager Ben Firth direct 07584362224, quoting "Groundwork Foreman – Sittingbourne ".