Civils Site Supervisor

Real Staffing; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Real Staffing in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom, is seeking a Civil Site Supervisor to oversee on-site civil engineering activities, ensuring work is performed safely, to programme, and in line with project specifications. You will manage direct labour and subcontractors, enforce safety, and coordinate with the Project Manager and client representatives on-site.

Responsibilities include implementing temporary works, maintaining site records, and ensuring quality adherence through method

Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Supervisor Gold CSCS Card.
• First Aid.
• Temporary works supervisor.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• PASMA - Desirable.
• IPAF (MEWP) - Desirable.
• Confined Spaces - Desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline - Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site civil engineering activities to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.
• Enforce health and safety policies and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Ensure environmental permits and sustainable practices on site.
• Maintain quality records and ensure works follow method statements and QA plans.
• Liaise with Project Manager, client representatives, and subcontractors to maintain on-site operations.

Job description

Civil Site Supervisor

Job Purpose:

The Civil Site Supervisor shall be responsible for supervising and coordinating all site-based civil engineering activities, ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the relevant project specifications, legislation, and company procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Civil Site Supervisor shall undertake, but not be limited to, the following duties:

1. Health and Safety Compliance

• Enforce and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory obligations.
• Following company Integrated Management Systems
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings to ensure all personnel understand site-specific risks and control measures.
• Verify that all operatives are competent, trained, and authorised to use equipment and undertake assigned tasks.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented, including safe manual handling and proper equipment usage.
• Monitor plant, tools, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained, guarded, and used in accordance with safety regulations.
• Respond promptly to unsafe conditions or incidents, reporting them to the Project Manager and recording them in accordance with company procedures.
• Carrying out monthly H&S audits
• Carrying Near Misses as required.

2. Environmental Responsibility

• Ensure site operations comply with all relevant environmental licenses and permits.
• Take all practicable steps to minimise the environmental impact of operations and promote sustainable practices.

3. Quality Assurance

• Ensure that all works are executed in accordance with the approved method statements, risk assessments, and project quality plans.
• Complete and maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, labor and plant returns, test records, and variation documentation.
• Ensure timely implementation of all testing and inspection requirements as per project specifications.
• Ultilising the Eque 2 system, logging materials on and off site.
• Daily use of the company tablet system, logging H&S / Compliance documentation.
• Daily use of Checked Safe for vehicle logging.
• Raise any non-conformances or quality issues to the Project Manager promptly.

4. Operational Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of direct labor and subcontractors to meet project requirements, timelines, and safety standards.
• Verify resource availability (labor, materials, plant) ahead of planned works.
• Ensure work progresses in accordance with the program and highlight any risks to delivery.
• Maintain good housekeeping and always enforce professional conduct.
• Resolve on-site technical and logistic issues.
• Respond quickly to unforeseen challenges and adjust as necessary.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, client representatives, third parties, and members of the public, maintaining a positive company image on-site.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience supervising civil engineering works, including RC structures, drainage, highways, and earthworks.
• Working knowledge and implementation of Temporary Works Schemes (TWS).
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities, with attention to detail in documentation and compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Mandatory Certifications:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• Supervisor Gold CSCS Card
• First Aid
• Temporary works supervisor
• Full UK Driving Licence
• PASMA - Desirable
• IPAF (MEWP) - Desirable
• Confine Spaces - Desirable
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline - Desirable

Reporting Line:

The Civil Site Supervisor shall report directly to the Project Manager (or delegated line manager).

Benefits

• On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, plus a company van, fuel card etc.