Civils Supervisor – UK Groundworks Leader

Van Elle; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare plan

Training centre

Support line

Subsistence allowances

Company vehicle

Job summary

Van Elle, the UK’s largest geotechnical contractor, is seeking a Civils Supervisor to lead civils activities nationwide with regular visits to Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Warrington offices. The role is client facing and involves planning, site supervision, and coordination across multiple sites.

You will supervise site teams, conduct safety briefings, ensure compliance with RAMS and HSEQ, and work with bid teams on tender pricing. UK travel is required.

Qualifications

• SMSTS/SSSTS or equivalent safety qualification required.
• CSCS Gold or Black card holder preferred.
• CITB Temporary Works Supervisor and CPCS Lift Supervisor required.
• First Aid training preferred (FREC).
• Experience supervising site works with RAMS/HSEQ compliance.
• Experience in earthworks, formwork and RC; pile cap knowledge helpful.
• Ability to read structural/steel and formwork drawings.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead site teams to deliver civils scope.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure work complies with procedures and safety legislation.
• Maintain accurate site records and diaries for progress.
• Attend site progress meetings and manage resources.
• Ensure labour, plant and materials on site to meet requirements.
• Perform quality checks as per ITP.
• Supervise temporary works design and RAMS development.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Certification

CITB Temporary Works Supervisor

CPCS Lift Supervisor

First Aid (FREC preferred)

RAMS / HSEQ knowledge

Reading site drawings

UK driving license

Willing to travel UK

Job description

Van Elle, the UK’s largest geotechnical contractor, is seeking a Civils Supervisor to lead civils activities nationwide with regular visits to Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Warrington offices. The role is client facing and involves planning, site supervision, and coordination across multiple sites.

You will supervise site teams, conduct safety briefings, ensure compliance with RAMS and HSEQ, and work with bid teams on tender pricing. UK travel is required.