Groundworks Supervisor
Location: Witham, Essex
Job Type: Temporary (8 Weeks Initially – Potential for Extension)
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Rate: £240 – £260 per day 

The Role

ARC are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Supervisor to join a busy civil engineering and groundworks project based in Witham, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor who is comfortable managing site teams, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.

The initial contract is expected to run for approximately 8 weeks, with the possibility of longer-term work for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising groundworks operatives and subcontractors on site
• Setting out and checking levels, measurements and dimensions
• Coordinating daily site activities and ensuring works are completed to programme
• Ordering materials and arranging deliveries to site
• Monitoring labour resources and recording staff hours
• Conducting site inspections and maintaining high health and safety standards
• Liaising with site management, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with drawings and specifications
• Completing site paperwork, records and progress reports as required
• Assisting with planning upcoming works and identifying potential issues before they impact programme

Requirements

• Valid SSSTS certificate (Essential)
• Previous experience supervising groundworks or civil engineering projects
• Strong understanding of levels, measurements and site setting out
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing labour, materials and site resources
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• CSCS Card

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
• Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
• On-going assignments
• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
• Access to Free online training.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk or contact Jayne @ARC on 07802 417 401

Finance Director (Construction)

Finance Director (Construction)

Cambridge | Office Based
£85,000 – £110,000 per annum
Full Time (Part Time Considered)

A growing and ambitious construction business based in Cambridge is looking to appoint a Finance Director to lead the company’s financial strategy and support its continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, improving reporting processes, supporting business growth and ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the overall finance function
• Developing and implementing financial strategy
• Providing financial guidance to Directors and senior leadership
• Managing cashflow, forecasting and business planning
• Producing board-level financial reporting
• Managing budgets and financial performance
• Overseeing payroll, CIS and financial compliance
• Supporting commercial and operational decision-making
• Reviewing contract performance and profitability
• Managing external accountants, auditors and banking relationships
• Driving process improvements and efficiencies
• Supporting future growth plans and business development initiatives

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or Senior Financial Controller
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of CIS, subcontractor accounting and construction finance
• Commercially minded with strategic leadership experience
• Experience supporting owner-managed businesses would be advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Xero and modern finance systems desirable

What’s On Offer

• Senior leadership position within a growing business
• Opportunity to influence business strategy
• Direct access to Directors and key decision-makers
• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working options considered
• Free on-site parking
• Long-term career opportunity

Please send CV to Jayne at ARC on jayne.docherty@arcgroup.co.uk