Senior Earthworks Operations Supervisor

About Talent House Ltd: As a premier recruitment and HR consulting firm, we serve as a strategic bridge connecting top-tier talent with forward-thinking organizations to foster mutual growth. Our dynamic solutions are tailored to empower individuals in identifying fulfilling career trajectories while equipping businesses with the exceptional professionals they need to drive long-term success. About the role: Our client is in search of an Earthwork Foreman to oversee the daily supervision and coordination of earthworks operations across construction, mining, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects. This position demands a seasoned construction professional skilled in managing earthmoving crews, heavy machinery, materials, productivity, quality, and safety standards—ensuring all work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, project timelines, and company protocols. The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years of hands-on earthworks experience, with substantial expertise in leading large-scale earthmoving operations. Key Responsibilities: Here’s a professional rewrite while preserving all original details: “Oversee and manage on-site earthworks operations on a daily basis, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with project specifications, safety protocols, and regulatory standards. Coordinate and monitor excavation, grading, compaction, and related tasks, verifying compliance with engineering plans and timelines. Provide leadership to field crews, assigning responsibilities, and assessing performance to maintain productivity and quality standards. Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical challenges and mitigate risks. Maintain accurate documentation of progress, equipment usage, and safety incidents, submitting regular reports to stakeholders as required.” Site clearing and grubbing. Professional Rewrite: The role encompasses extensive excavation projects alongside precise cut-to-fill execution, ensuring accurate earthmoving and site preparation. Embankment construction. Trenching and backfilling. Engage in the establishment of road surfaces and the enhancement of subgrade conditions. Borrow-pit and material-winning operations. Stockpiling and material handling. Rock excavation where applicable. Professional civil engineering services encompassing drainage infrastructure development and related construction activities. Compaction and final trimming. Review and analyze construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and operational instructions to ensure accurate execution of project requirements. Responsible for organizing daily operations and strategically assigning labor, equipment, and resources to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency. Earthworks must be executed in strict adherence to specified lines, levels, grades, slopes, and tolerances. The role involves overseeing excavation, hauling, spreading, watering, grading, and compaction operations to ensure efficient project execution. Track production to verify that daily and weekly goals are consistently met. Assess site conditions to detect any constraints that could impede operational efficiency or project timelines and implement corrective measures accordingly. Plant and Equipment Management Oversee the optimal utilization of excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, rollers, water bowlers, dump trucks, and additional earthmoving machinery to ensure peak operational efficiency. Track equipment usage, productivity levels, and operational availability to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Perform daily inspections of plant and equipment in collaboration with operators. Document any equipment malfunctions and liaise with the maintenance department to reduce operational interruptions. To guarantee the safe and efficient operation of machinery by personnel, oversight of proper usage is essential. Track fuel usage and implement strategies to reduce avoidable plant idle time and fuel waste. Minimum Requirements: A diploma or certificate in civil engineering, construction, construction management, geotechnical engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. Seasoned professionals with a decade or more of hands-on involvement in earthworks, civil construction, mining, infrastructure, or comparable projects are encouraged to apply. Accomplished track record in overseeing extensive earthmoving projects and leading construction teams. Proficiency in various earthworks operations such as excavation, cut-and-fill procedures, embankment construction, trenching, road formation, drainage systems, compaction techniques, and material handling is required. Demonstrates proficiency in analyzing construction drawings, interpreting specifications, evaluating method statements, and understanding work instructions. Professional Experience in the operation and oversight of heavy earthmoving machinery, such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, loaders, rollers, water bowlers, and dump trucks. To effectively plan daily operations, allocate labor, equipment, and resources, and track productivity levels. Proficiency in site safety protocols, quality assurance measures, and environmental compliance standards is required. Proficient in tracking production benchmarks and diagnosing, as well as addressing, site-specific limitations and operational obstacles. Experienced leaders with proven abilities in communication and team management are sought. Demonstrated capacity to perform effectively amidst tight deadlines and high-pressure environments while consistently delivering projects on schedule. Professional Rewriting: Responsible for overseeing and executing routine plant and equipment inspections to identify and document any defects or irregularities. Proven capability to collaborate seamlessly with equipment operators, site management, engineers, surveyors, and other relevant project personnel. Compensation: The compensation package for this position will be highly competitive and tailored to the candidate’s qualifications and professional background. To Apply: Please forward your curriculum vitae to us for consideration. [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] Before August 21, 2026, candidates must submit their applications.

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