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Earthworks Supervisor

RTL Group Ltd
Oxford · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£300 – £320 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Category
Construction
Earthworks Supervisor Our client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Earthworks Supervisor to join their team on a major highway infrastructure scheme. Responsibilities * Supervise day-to-day earthworks and groundworks activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. * Oversee excavation, cut and fill, embankments, grading, compaction, formation works, and associated civils. * Lead site teams, plant operators, subcontractors, and suppliers. * Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits, and project requirements. * Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and site access to maintain productivity. * Monitor quality, progress, levels, tolerances, and earthworks testing. * Work closely with the Site Manager, Engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. * Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture. * Complete site records, inspections, briefings, and toolbox talks. Requirements * Previous experience as an Earthworks Supervisor, Groundworks Supervisor, Earthworks Foreman, or similar. * Strong experience in earthworks and civil engineering projects, ideally on highway or infrastructure schemes. * Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and RAMS. * Experience managing site teams and subcontractors. * Good understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. * Gold CSCS required. * SMSTS or SSSTS required. * First Aid qualification required. * Previous experience working on highway schemes is highly desirable. * NRSWA, Temporary Works, or other relevant highway qualifications would be advantageous. To Apply Click the Apply button and submit your CV
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