Groundworks Supervisor – Thames Water Project
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until October/November 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30
Paid Hours: 9.5 hours per day
Red Sky Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Groundworks Supervisor for an ongoing civil engineering project on a Thames Water site in Shamley Green, Guildford.
We are looking for an experienced Supervisor with a strong groundworks and civils background, including previous experience overseeing pipelaying, drainage and underground services.
Duties
Supervising groundworks, pipelaying and drainage activities
Overseeing the installation of underground services
Supervising excavation, trench preparation, bedding and backfilling works
Coordinating Groundworkers and plant operatives on site
Supporting and overseeing temporary works activities
Ensuring RAMS and safe systems of work are followed
Ensuring works are completed safely and in line with programme requirements
Monitoring site safety, quality and productivity
Liaising with site management and other project teams
Completing relevant site records and reporting
Requirements
Valid Thames Water Passport – essential
Valid SSSTS – essential
Valid TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor) qualification – essential
Valid CSCS/CPCS card, as applicable
Strong previous experience supervising groundworks and civil engineering projects
Good pipelaying and drainage experience
Previous experience managing groundworks teams
Good understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work
Able to provide references demonstrating relevant supervisory experience
If you are an experienced Groundworks Supervisor, hold the required Thames Water Passport, SSSTS and TWS qualifications, and are available to start ASAP, please apply with your CV or contact Red Sky Personnel for further details
