Civil Engineering Works Supervisor

Government Recruitment Service; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to support the delivery of projects across South England. The successful candidate will ensure health and safety compliance, engage with stakeholders, and lead project preparation and delivery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop their career in civil engineering while contributing to vital infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional in civil engineering.
• Ability to ensure health and safety compliance on projects.
• Willingness to travel and engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of project work packages and documentation.
• Supervise contractor activities to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Forester Web

Job description

What you’ll do…

We are seeking a motivated and capable early-career Civil Engineer to join our district civil engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain practical experience in the planning, delivery, and supervision of civil engineering construction and maintenance projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the inspection and upkeep of vital infrastructure assets, including forest roads, car parks, reservoirs, cycle trails, and bridges. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will contribute to the delivery of our maintenance programme while promoting a strong health and safety culture, in line with our core value of "look out and look after." This role offers a solid foundation for a career in civil engineering, with opportunities to develop technical skills and gain valuable experience in asset management and contract delivery.

Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.

Where you’ll work…

We are Forestry England. We are the country’s largest land manager, caring for the nation’s forests for people, nature and the economy. The foundation of our organisation is our world-class sustainable management of the nation’s forests.

Our South England Forest District team is made up of around 170 people with a diverse range of roles - from foresters and wildlife rangers to civil engineers, and ecologists to marketing professionals. We all contribute towards the management of 46,000 hectares of public forest estate that stretch from Sussex to Dorset, and from Berkshire to the Isle of Wight. Nearly all of our forests are within either a National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Much of this forest is of high national importance for nature conservation and wildlife, and of international importance for biodiversity. South England Forest District is therefore responsible for land that includes Special Areas of Conservation (for habitats), Special Protection Areas (for birds) and Ramsar sites (for wetlands). We also provide public access and recreation in our forests, with nearly 50 million visits every year to South England Forest District.

If the post you are applying for is PB5 or above, you will be asked to join the District duty roster, after a suitable period of time.

Project Development and Delivery

• lead the preparation of project work packages by producing detailed work orders, contract maps, and pre-commencement documentation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• review contractor health and safety documentation and supervise on-site activities to ensure safe and successful project delivery
• for larger projects, support the development of robust work packages, including mini-tenders, procured through the Civil Engineering Construction Framework
• support the team in the planning and delivery of a programme of Civil Engineering works across the district
• support the civil engineering team by undertaking pre-commencement meetings for projects with external contractors, in line with established procedures

Champion Safety, Quality, and Engineering Excellence

• support the engineering team in fulfilling the Client role under CDM 2015, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements
• act as a NEC4 Site Supervisor, monitoring adherence to specifications, overseeing quality of works, and upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental management
• take on the NEC4 Project Manager role by managing compensation events, processing early warnings, and applying appropriate contract mechanisms to ensure successful outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement

• work collaboratively with internal teams such as Ecology and Recreation to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives
• engage proactively with external stakeholders, including contractors and local authorities, to support the successful delivery of a wide range of civil engineering projects

Additional Requirements

• the role involves regular travel across the district, with occasional overnight stays required to maximise efficiency and meet early site appointments.
• champion a safe working environment by role modelling high standards of health and safety through the effective management of Forestry England staff and contractors undertaking work on Forestry England land
• regular monitoring and recording of contractor health and safety and environmental performance; pro- active management of H&S and environmental issues; prompt reporting of accidents and near misses and ensuring that lessons learned are shared and implemented
• undertake supervisory checks and review risk assessments, method statements and other health and safety documentation for low-risk projects, to ensure compliance with specification, environmental and health & safety standards
• use Forester Web to produce contract maps and update civil engineering asset data

And any other tasks, reasonably requested by your line manager.