HENRY TIMMIS LTD – DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE
Henry Timmis Ltd is a well-established, family-run business specialising in high-end landscaping, civil engineering, and groundworks projects across Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. We deliver exceptional results for private estates, premium homes, and respected local developers and construction companies.
We are now looking for a Groundworks Supervisor to join our team and take a hands-on leadership role, managing a small team of 4–5 employees.
The Role
As Groundworks Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
- Supervising and coordinating a small team to deliver projects on time and to specification.
- Overseeing all aspects of groundworks and civil engineering operations, including:
- Site preparation and excavation
- Foundations, drainage, and utilities
- Hard landscaping and external works
- Working to engineering drawings and construction specifications
- Liaising with private clients, contractors, and developers, maintaining strong relationships.
- Ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant working practices.
- Managing schedules, resources, and reporting progress.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and professional individual who can bring a personal touch to client relationships, while ensuring technical accuracy on site.
Key skills and attributes include:
- Strong background in groundworks, landscaping, and civil engineering within the construction sector.
- Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings, site plans, and specifications.
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within a small to medium team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Professional, reliable, and hands-on approach.
- Experience working within a family-run business environment is desirable.
- Local to Devizes, Wiltshire, with the ability to travel within a 50-mile radius.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, based on experience.
- The opportunity to work on prestigious landscaping, civil engineering, and construction projects.
- A supportive, family-run company culture.
- Career development opportunities within a growing business.
- Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
- Travel: Up to 50 miles radius
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 42.5 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wiltshire SN10 3LP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Construction management: 2 years (required)
- Groundwork and Civil engineering: 10 years (required)
- Plant machinery: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Wiltshire SN10 3LP (required)
Work Location: In perso
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