Construction Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Dalry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction and engineering firm is seeking 5 Construction Area Supervisors for a 7-month contract in Dalry, Ayrshire. This is a fully site-based role focused on overseeing construction activities and ensuring safety standards within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have trade qualifications and significant supervisory experience in complex industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supervising complex industrial projects.
• TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor) certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate construction activities within designated areas.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of works in compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct safety and quality audits (PTW, POWRA, RAMS).

Skills

Supervision of construction activities

Safety compliance

Coordination and logistics

Education

Trade-based qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

CSCS Gold Card

SSSTS (minimum)

Job description

Job Description

Construction Area Supervisors – Dalry, Ayrshire (7-Month Contract, On-Site)

Location: Dalry, Ayrshire

Contract Length: 7 months to start – likely to extend

Working Hours: 55 hours/week, Monday to Friday

IR35: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking 5 x Construction Area Supervisors to support a major project for a leading UK construction and engineering group in Dalry, Ayrshire. This is initially a 7-month fixed-term contract, fully site-based, offering the opportunity to work on a high-value, complex project in a regulated environment. The role has been deemed Inside of IR35 and paying competitively on an hourly paid based basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate construction activities within designated areas.
• Support the site construction manager and discipline supervisors.
• Ensure safe and efficient execution of works in compliance with industry standards.
• Attend daily meetings (whiteboard, SIMPOS, shift handovers) and coordinate activities accordingly.
• Maintain site hygiene and coordinate logistics.
• Conduct rolling two-week look-aheads to ensure material availability.
• Monitor progress, maintain daily diaries, and ensure plant safety.
• Participate in four-week look-ahead planning and propose mitigations.
• Conduct safety and quality audits (PTW, POWRA, RAMS).
• Monitor compliance in PPE, access/egress, waste management.
• Review engineering designs and documentation.
• Monitor temporary works (lighting, scaffolding, power, barriers).
• Update site access systems (e.g., Biosite).
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in health and safety planning and interventions.
• Assist area leads and support resolution of emerging quality issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade-based qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds).
• CSCS Gold Card (minimum).
• SSSTS (minimum), ideally SMSTS.
• Significant experience supervising complex industrial projects.
• TWS (Temporary Works Supervisor) certification is advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Area Supervisor looking to make an impact on a technically challenging project while working with a collaborative and professional team.