Civil Site Supervisor

Rubicon Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading talent management consultancy is recruiting a Civil Site Supervisor for a 3-month contract in East Kent. The successful candidate will oversee all on-site civil engineering activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards. The role requires experience in groundworks and site operations management. Qualifications include SSSTS certification and HVDC/Substation experience. This position offers an opportunity to lead and coordinate critical site operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• SSSTS certification is required.
• Experience with HVDC and substations (National Grid) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil construction activities including groundworks and drainage.
• Manage site workforce and oversee operations.
• Ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Promote health, safety and quality requirements on site.
• Monitor progress and report daily to management.
• Inspect materials and workmanship for compliance.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Coordinate deliveries and site logistics.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
• Support commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

SSSTS

HVDC / Substation experience

Job description

Overview

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Civil Site Supervisor on a 3 month contract based in East Kent.

We are seeking a competent and proactive Civil Site Supervisor to oversee and coordinate all on-site civil engineering activities. The successful candidate will ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within quality standards, and in accordance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate civil construction activities including groundworks, drainage, concrete pours, formwork, reinstatement, and site set-up.
• Manage and lead site workforce, subcontractors, and day-to-day site operations.
• Ensure all works comply with project drawings, specifications, standards, and construction programmes.
• Enforce and promote health, safety, environmental and quality requirements; conduct toolbox talks and permit checks.
• Monitor progress and report daily to the Construction Manager/Project Lead.
• Inspect workmanship and materials; raise non-conformance reports and drive corrective actions.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, supply chain, and planning teams to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate deliveries, plant, and site logistics to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Maintain site records, timesheets, method statements, risk assessments, and testing/checklists.
• Support commissioning handover activities and ensure as-built documentation is accurate and complete.

Requirements

• SSSTS
• HVDC / Substation experience (National Grid)

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time