Experienced working team leader

A site-leading role for people who can plan the work, lead the crew and remain directly involved in delivery.

Status: Recruiting now
Location: Projects across South Cumbria; team base near Ulverston
Engagement: Permanent employment or subcontract engagement
Pay: Proven senior employee team leaders can reach approximately £23.00–£24.00 per hour. Subcontract terms are agreed separately.

The role

Cowran Estate Services often carries day-to-day responsibility for demanding work packages on behalf of major contractors. The working team leader turns the drawing, RAMS and programme into a safe, properly resourced daily operation—and works alongside the team when that is what delivery requires.

What you will own

Own the daily methodology and communicate the RAMS so the crew understands the work and controls.
Plan people, plant, materials, tooling and access before they become site delays.
Read drawings, set out or coordinate setting out, and identify technical conflicts early.
Lead safety, quality, environmental controls, briefings and the day-to-day project record.
Coordinate constructively with the client, principal contractor, suppliers and other trades.
Remain a working leader who can step into practical delivery without losing control of the wider operation.

What we need

A valid CSCS card and substantial civil-engineering or groundworks experience.
Demonstrable experience leading a crew and taking responsibility for the complete workface.
Confidence with drawings, RAMS, materials, plant, programme and compliance records.
Calm, direct communication and the judgement to stop or change work when conditions demand it.
Availability for project-led hours: starts are commonly between 6am and 8am and finishes between 4pm and 8pm, depending on the project.

Useful advantages

SSSTS or a stronger current site-management qualification.
A UK driving licence.
Relevant plant tickets and experience across drainage, structures, coastal or environmental works.

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Skilled groundworker / civil engineering labourer

Hands-on civil and environmental site work for people who can contribute safely, reliably and productively from the workface.

Appointments: Several appointments
Location: Projects across South Cumbria; team base near Ulverston

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General interest in Cowran Estate Services

A direct route for experienced people whose contribution does not fit one of the roles currently listed.

Appointments: Future and unlisted roles
Location: South Cumbria and project locations

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