Construction Supervisor: Site Lead for Safe, On-Time

Essential Employment; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Northallerton is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee day-to-day site delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. This full-time temporary role offers a rate of £22.02 per hour and requires strong safety discipline and effective management of resources.

The successful candidate will manage site operations, coordinate labour and materials, conduct safety briefings, and ensure timely reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure work programmes, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee site operations and ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation, company policies, and safe systems of work.
• Carry out and monitor Integrated Management System (IMS) procedures, including site inspections, safety inspections, audits, and inductions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Health and Safety plans, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, utility providers, contractors, and stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and attending project and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) meetings.
• Plan and programme labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient project delivery and achievement of financial targets.
• Monitor project costs and productivity, ensuring resources are utilised effectively and return times are achieved.
• Supervise, support, and line manage operational staff, undertaking performance management, absence management, disciplinary, and other people-management processes where appropriate.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees, including supporting trainee supervisors and apprentices.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, inspections, and documentation for operational and audit purposes.
• Ensure valuations and project progress reports are completed and submitted within agreed timescales.
• Assess traffic management requirements and ensure all works comply with Street Works legislation, permit schemes, and traffic management regulations.
• Conduct daily briefings and toolbox talks with operatives and subcontractors to reinforce safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Monitor work quality and resolve operational issues quickly to minimise disruption and maintain service standards.
• Promote positive employee engagement, team morale, and a collaborative working environment.
• Participate in emergency response activities and out-of-hours call-outs as required.

Job description

Essential Employment in Northallerton is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee day-to-day site delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. This full-time temporary role offers a rate of £22.02 per hour and requires strong safety discipline and effective management of resources.

The successful candidate will manage site operations, coordinate labour and materials, conduct safety briefings, and ensure timely reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.