Civil Works Superintendent

Axi Recruitment; Talacre; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Civil Works Superintendent for a major decommissioning and carbon capture project in Liverpool Bay. You will lead a civil supervision team, ensuring subcontractor compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 15-20 years of experience in civil roles, particularly in dewatering and piling, and a technical diploma or equivalent. This full-time role is part of a high-profile energy transition project and requires UK residency with full right to work.

Benefits

Outside IR35 engagement

Supportive work environment

Collaboration and continuous improvement focus

Qualifications

• 15-20 years' experience in project/site-based civil roles.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources and manage subcontractors.
• Experience in civil supervision and ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe working practices and environmental protection.
• Oversee all civil works to meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Develop time schedules and coordinate labour and technical resources.
• Prepare reports and highlight deviations with proposed actions.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues on site.

Skills

Project/site-based civil roles experience

Team leadership

Strong background in dewatering and piling

Subcontractor management

High QHSE standards

Education

Relevant technical diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Works Superintendent to join our clients team on a major decommissioning and carbon capture project in Liverpool Bay. Reporting to the Construction Site Manager, you will lead a small civil supervision team and ensure subcontractors deliver safe, efficient and compliant work on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe working practices and environmental protection.
• Oversee all civil works (direct or subcontracted) to meet quality, schedule and contractual requirements.
• Develop time schedules and coordinate labour, plant and technical resources.
• Drive cost-effective delivery of civil construction activities, working closely with supervisors.
• Prepare progress reports, highlight deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor productivity and workflow, liaising with wider project disciplines.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues on site.
• Manage technical and administrative documentation.
• Ensure timely MC certification and punch-list clearance.

About You

• 15-20 years' experience in project/site-based civil roles (subcontractor management, supervision, site management).
• Strong background in dewatering, piling, civil supervision, and team leadership.
• Relevant technical diploma or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources, manage subcontractors and maintain high QHSE standards.

What We Offer

• Outside IR35 engagement
• Full-time role within a high-profile energy transition project
• Supportive environment built around collaboration, communication and continuous improvement

Eligibility

All applicants must already reside in the UK and hold full, permanent UK right to work. Sponsorship is not available