Civils Site Supervisor

Unite People; Thorne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

6-7 months freelance work

Job summary

Unite People are seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Site Supervisor to work on a highways infrastructure project in the Thorne area. You will supervise day-to-day site activities, coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely and on programme.

The ideal candidate will hold SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications, with a strong civils background in road construction and earthworks. This freelance role offers 6-7 months work with a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Civils Site Supervisor or General Foreman on highways or infrastructure.
• Strong background in general civil engineering, road construction, drainage and earthworks.
• Experience with main contractor or established civil engineering contractor.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card and First Aid qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and subcontractor coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities across general civils and highways construction packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, labour and materials to maintain progress.
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, road formation and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site safety inspections.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with RAMS and site procedures.
• Liaise closely with Site Engineers, Site Managers and subcontractors to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate site records and report on daily progress.

Skills

Civils site supervision

Subcontractor coordination

Site safety management

Communication skills

RAMS understanding

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

Tools

CSCS card

First Aid qualification

Job description

Freelance Civils Site Supervisor - Highways

Location: Thorne, South Yorkshire

Contract: Freelance

Duration: 6-7 Months

Rate: Competitive Day Rate

Sector: Civil Engineering / Highways

Unite People are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Civils Site Supervisor to work with an established main contractor on a highways infrastructure project in the Thorne area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable civil engineering contractor delivering an important road construction scheme, involving a range of general civils, earthworks, drainage and highway construction activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities across general civils and highways construction packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant, labour and materials to maintain progress.
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, road formation and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site safety inspections.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with RAMS and site procedures.
• Liaise closely with Site Engineers, Site Managers and subcontractors to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate site records and report on daily progress.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Civils Site Supervisor or General Foreman on highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in general civil engineering, road construction, drainage and earthworks.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor or established civil engineering contractor.
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card and First Aid qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and subcontractor coordination skills.

What's on Offer

• 6-7 months of freelance work with an established main contractor.
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant local highways infrastructure scheme.
• Competitive day rate.
• Potential for further opportunities on future infrastructure projects.